Summercrisp Pear

Summercrisp Pear (Pyrus communis) is a summertime delight, boasting crisp, juicy fruits with a hint of sweetness. This pear tree promises an early harvest of refreshing fruits, perfect for warm weather snacking. Its delicate blossoms in spring add a touch of serenity to gardens.

4-5′ Bareroot Grafted

Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 4-8
Soil pH: 6.0-6.5
Soil Type: Well-drained
Water Requirements: Moderate
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Drought Tolerance: Low
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: 800-1000

Pollination Requirements: Requires cross-pollination
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Bloom Time: July
Flower Color: White

Plant Size: 15-20' tall, 10-15' wide
Plant Spacing: 15-20'
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
Rootstock: Pyrus calleryana

Fruit Size: 2.5"
Fruit Flavor: Crisp, sweet
Fruit Color and Appearance Yellow-green with red blush
Harvest Time: August
Yield & Storage: Moderate, store for 1-2 months
Years to Bear: 4-6

Fire Blight: Moderately Resistant
Pear Scab: Resistant
Black Rot: Moderately Resistant
Armillaria Root Rot: Moderately Resistant
Pear Psylla: Moderately Susceptible
Codling Moth: Moderately Susceptible

Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
Foliage Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow
Lifespan: 50-75 years
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: United States
Nitrogen Fixing: No

Our 365-Day Plant Guarantee: We ensure that our plants are delivered to you alive and healthy. If your plant does not survive its first year, you're eligible for store credit under these conditions:

1. Your location falls within the appropriate USDA hardiness zone for the plant variety (refer to our hardiness zone map).
2. You maintain the roots' moisture and plant within three days of delivery, following the instructions in our Planting Guide.

If you're concerned about your plant's health, please consult our guide, How to Tell if Your Tree is Dead or Dormant. Remember, our plants are shipped in a dormant state and may leaf out at different times based on their species. To check for plant vital