Tree Features:
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: early-mid Spring
Mature Height: 12-15 ft
Mature Spread: 8-10 ft
Harvest: late August to mid September
Zone: 5-9
Pollination: Partially self-fertile, so cross-pollination by a different variety of early-mid Spring blooming European pear tree within 50 feet is key to its growth and success. Suggestion: Barlett
Placement: Full Sun
Nursery Stock Specifications:
Pot Size: 7 gallon
Age: 3+ years old, fruiting
Fruit Profile:
Color: Deep red Texture: Creamy, fine & very juicy
Taste: Mild & sweet
Cooking: Great for salads, desserts and fresh eating
Other notes:
- Vigorous producer
- Delicate aroma
Care:
- Feed twice a year with a slow release fertilizer. Fertilize in early spring before growth starts and late fall after the leaves have fallen and the ground isn't yet frozen. (5 minutes of work)
- Prune in late winter to remove crossing branches and promote good airflow to encourage fruiting. (5-10 minutes of work)
