Description
Note: Ships spring 2021 as a 3-4' grafted bare-root
Orient Pear (Pyrus communis) is a cross between an Asian and European pear. As a result it has the thicker skin and disease resistance of an Asian pear with the creamy familiar taste of a European pear.
Characteristics
Pollination: Requires a second cultivar or seedling.
Size: 15-20' x 15-20'
Disease: Resistant to fire blight.
Ripening Date: Late August
Years to Bear 4-6
Taste: Sweet and fine grained.
Growing Conditions
USDA Zone: 4-9
Spacing: 15-20'
Light Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Type: Loamy well drained
Soil PH: 6.0-7.0
