Moonglow Pear

Description

Requirements and Tolerances

Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 5-8
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 6.0-6.5
Plant Spacing: 15-20′
Drought Tolerance: Low
Chilling Hours: 500-600
Heat Tolerance: Moderate

Physical Characteristics

Rootstock: Pyrus calleryana
Plant Size: 15-20′ tall, 10-15′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: August
Flower Color: White
Fall Color: Yellow
Fruit Size: 3″
Fruit Flavor: Juicy, sweet
Fruit Color and Appearance Yellow-green

Growth and Reproduction

Growth Rate: Moderate
Years to Bear: 4-6
Lifespan: 50-75 years
Pollination Requirements: Requires cross-pollination
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: September
Yield & Storage: Moderate, store for 2-3 months

Disease Resistance

Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Eastern United States
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Fire Blight: Moderately Resistant
Pear Scab: Resistant
Black Rot: Moderately Resistant
Armillaria Root Rot: Moderately Resistant
Pear Psylla: Moderately Susceptible
Codling Moth: Moderately Susceptible