Pears are probably the most carefree and easiest of the tree fruits to grow. Even if never sprayed for disease or pests, they generally still produce a good crop with minimal insect or disease damage.
Some varieties are somewhat self fertile, but will always produce heavier crops if two different varieties are planted near each other.
All of these pears are on semi-dwarf (10′-15′) and large growing (15′-20′) tall root stocks. Pears are quite adaptable to soil types, and will grow well anywhere from light ground to heavy clay. They also will grow in soil that is wetter than other fruit trees will tolerate.
We offer both European and Asian varieties, so there should be something here for everyone. European pears are the traditional looking fruit that softens up when ripe and are very sweet and juicy. Asian pears are round in shape, the yellowish to butterscotch colored fruit is often covered with a rough brown russet, and even when ripe the very juicy flesh remains crisp.. They are often sold in grocery stores as pear apples, and are quite expensive. Asian pears generally begin bearing fruit after 2-3 years. Asian pears require pollination from another variety, so plant a different variety nearby.
Pears should be planted 10-20 feet apart depending on root stock.
ALL PEAR TREES ARE PRICED AT $34.00 ea.
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Anjou – is a large green, short necked pear that is very common in grocery stores. Flesh is very juicy, sweet, and excellent for all uses. They also store for long periods of time. Trees are vigorous growing, very productive, and early to begin bearing fruit. Also known as D’anjou, and originated in France over 200 years ago.
On semi-dwarf (10′-15′) rootstock Ripens in late September – late October
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Bartlett – This is the best know of all pears. It is all green, juicy, sweet, and if thinned properly, achieves a large size. Bartlett is excellent for canning and all other purposes. You just can’t go wrong with this one that’s widely grown around the country for it’s excellent quality fruit and high productivity. Somewhat self fertile but a more consistent producer with another variety planted nearby.
On semi-dwarf (10′-15′) and large (15′-20′) rootstocks
Ripens late August – early September .
Bosc – a very late ripening. long necked pear covered completely by a brown russet skin. Bosc has fine grained juicy flesh with a perfume scent, and an unforgettable flavor. I consider Bosc to be the best fresh eating pear of all. Bosc fruit will keep for very long periods in refrigeration, usually until late winter or spring. Trees are kind of slow growing, but very productive. It originated in Europe over 200 years ago, and is still one of the most popular varieties in grocery stores today.
. On semi-dwarf (10′-15′) and large (15′-20′) rootstock
Ripens late September – mid October
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Red Bartlett – this is exactly the same fruit as regular Bartlett, but with a beautiful red coloration on the fruit, and even a red hue to the leaves. Ripens with regular Bartlett, and and really stands out against the green and brown pears on the table.
On semi-dwarf (10′ – 15′) tall rootstock
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Shenandoah – this later ripening pear closely resembles Bartlett in shape, grows larger in size, and matures a month later. The sweet, juicy, and fine grained flesh of Shenandoah is excellent for all uses, and stores very well. This variety is quite resistant to fireblight, so is great for organic growers. Just a great variety!!! A great choice for food plots also.
On semi-dwarf (10′-15′) and large(15′-20′) rootstock
Ripens late September into mid October
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Sunrise – this very early maturing variety is a must have if you want the longest pear season possible. Fruit is long necked, soft yellow with a little red blush, very juicy and sweet with traditional pear flavor. Sunrise has very strong resistance to fireblight disease which can be fatal to apple and pear trees. This variety is a great season opener.
On semi-dwarf (10′-15′) rootstock
Ripens mid-late August
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Asian Pears
Olympic Giant – this is an Asian variety that is very popular in grocery stores. They are often called apple pears, and are very large, round, russeted, and retain a crisp, sweet, and very juicy texture even when fully ripe. They need pollination from another Asian pear variety or Bartlett to set fruit. Olympic Giant fruit stores well for long periods. Tree has very good cold hardiness, and is a great food plot pear variety.
On large (15′-20′) growing rootstock
Ripens in late September to mid October
Niitaka – is a large fruited variety with a heavy, golden – brown russet. the flesh is very sweet and juicy, yet always crisp. Trees are heavy, annual bearing, and show good resistance to fireblight. Ripens before Olympic, and will store several months. Requires another variety of Asian pear nearby for pollination.
On large growing (15′-20′) rootstock
Ripens in mid – late September
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