Pyrus sp, Pyrus x lecontei, Southern Pear

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Pyrus sp, Pyrus x lecontei, Southern Pear

Pyrus communis

Pyrus sp, Pyrus x lecontei
Family: Rosaceae
Southern Pear
small tree 10-20 ft

subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Vigorous tree with upright growth. Very juicy fresh. Low chilling requirements, between 100 and 200 hours. For best results, plant two different varieties for cross pollination.

Pear trees can reach a height of 25 feet or more and grow in any fertile, well-drained soil, in full sun. The fruit grows on long-lived spurs and is spherical to typically pear-shaped.

The fruit is crisp-fleshed similar to Asian Pear and is ready to eat when picked. Some cultivars will improve in quality when stored in a cool dark place. They can be eating as-is, canned, used for preserves.

Pyrus communis

Pyrus pyrifolia cultivar

Pyrus communis

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4542 Pyrus pyrifolia - Asian Pear var. Hosui
Asian Pear, Nashi, Apple Pear, Salad Pear. Variety Ho Sui (meaning "much water") - medium to large, round fruit; skin brown, russet, medium tough; flesh white to off-white, crisp, fine-textured, very sweet and juicy, quality excellent in July and August, harvested through November. Spreading tree, very vigorous; productive. Developed in Japan. Introduced in 1972. Fruit are eaten out of hand, in salads, poached, baked, sauteed.

3 gal pot

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4127 Pyrus sp - Flordahome pear
Flordahome (Florida home) pear was released by the University of Florida. Large fruit with green thin skin. Flesh is white, juicy and melting. Flavor is sweet. Ripens in mid July to early August. Stores well. Good fruit to eat fresh. Excellent for canning, holds its snow white color for long time. Very productive and has very low chilling requirements - 100-150 chill-hours.
Best to be paired with another pear for good cross-pollination. Sold in pair with another pear variety - see 4129 Tropical Pear Collection

3 gal pot, 4-5 ft tall

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4128 Pyrus sp - Hood Pear
Large pyriform fruit with yellow skin. Flesh is crisp with flavor reminiscent of pineapple. Good fruit to eat fresh. Fruit repins in August. Very productive and has low chilling requirements - 100-200 chill-hours.
Best to be paired with another pear for good cross-pollination. Sold in pair with another pear variety - see 4129 Tropical Pear Collection

3 gal pot, 4-5 ft tall

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4129 Pyrus sp - Tropical Pear Collection, Flordahome and Hood
A pair of low chill pears - the perfect couple Flordahome and Hood - for best results of cross-pollination and heavy production. See here for individual plant description

2 plants, 3 gal pots, 4-5 ft tall

8 pair(s) in stock

79.95

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