Pear (Berries, minor fruits and fruit trees)

Asian variety

Orange-brown fruit with firm, crisp flesh and a sweet, mild flavor. They are all suitable for fresh consumption, fruit salads or preserves. Ripe fruit can be kept for months. Good quality and good producer. Excellent variety for home gardeners with limited space. Beautiful autumn coloring. Early production (2 years after planting).

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: Bartlett pear, Shinseiki pear, Seuri pear, Seuri-Li pear, Ya-Li pear, Niitaka pear, Shinko pear.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 5

Diseases: Not very susceptible to fire blight.

Asian variety

Productive variety (2 years after planting), is also a fairly good pollinator. The tree bears round fruits, whose yellow flesh is very juicy and sweet. These fruits are sometimes called "apple-pear" since they look like apples but have the texture of pears. 

Pollination: Self-fertile, but better yield if pollinated with another pear tree.

Compatible varieties: Seuri pear tree, Shinseiki pear tree, Chojuro pear tree, Seuri-Li pear tree, Ya-Li pear tree, Niitaka pear tree, Shinko pear tree.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet

Hardiness zone: 5

Diseases: Susceptible to fire blight.

Asian variety

winter hardiness. This large golden Asian pear is crisp, aromatic and refreshing. Preservation enhances the sweetness of its delicate pineapple-tinged flavor. It will easily keep for at least 6 months. Kenko is very resistant to diseases and winter. Asian pears are one of the easiest fruits to grow organically.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: Seuri pear tree, Seuri-Li pear tree, Shinseiki pear tree, Chojuro pear tree, Nijisseiki pear tree, Ya-Li pear tree, Niitaka pear tree, Shinko pear tree, Kosui pear tree.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 4

Harvest period: October

Asian variety

Kosui produces attractive medium-sized orange-yellow fruits with a light tan blush. The sweet, low acid flesh gives this crisp, juicy pear its characteristic delicious flavor. The compact, spreading tree shows greater resistance to fire blight than most Asians. Kosui means "good water" in Japanese.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: Seuri pear tree, Seuri-Li pear tree, Shinseiki pear tree, Chojuro pear tree, Nijisseiki pear tree, Ya-Li pear tree, Niitaka pear tree, Shinko pear tree, Kenko pear tree.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 5

Harvest period: September

Asian variety

Crisp, sweet and aromatic, the Asian Pear 'Seuri' is a Chinese variety and one of the tastiest Asian pears. It reliably produces abundant harvests of golden brown fruit, which ripen from mid to late September. Production will start two (2) years after planting.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: Seuri-Li pear tree, Shinseiki pear tree, Chojuro pear tree, Nijisseiki pear tree, Ya-Li pear tree, Niitaka pear tree, Shinko pear tree.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 5

Asian variety

Naturally smaller than European pear trees. Gives crunchy and juicy fruits. Excellent shelf life (up to several months). Will start producing 2 years after planting.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: Seuri pear tree, Shinseiki pear tree, Chojuro pear tree, Nijisseiki pear tree, Seuri-Li pear tree, Ya-Li pear tree, Niitaka pear tree.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 5

Diseases: Not very susceptible to fire blight.

Asian variety

Vigorous and productive variety, providing round fruits, with a thick and smooth skin of yellow-green color. The white flesh is crisp and juicy. These fruits are sometimes called "apple-pear" since they look like apples but have the texture of pears. Hardy shrub, both fruit and ornamental, needing cold winter weather to bear fruit. Preferably planted in autumn or spring for a harvest from mid-August. 

Production 2 years after planting

Harvest: August to Sept.

Pollination: Self-fertile.

Hardiness zone : 5

Diseases: Sensitive to fire blight.

European variety

Vigorous late blooming pear tree producing large size fruits, yellow-green with an orange to light red spot on the sunny side. Its flesh is juicy, melting, with little flavor. Pick in early August when green for a slow ripening inside, to be eaten quickly. Never wait for the fruit to ripen on the tree as it will quickly become mealy and mushy.

Exposure to the sun. Ordinary soil, without too much sand, not too dry to cool. Sensitive to temperatures below -25°C and to cold and dry winter winds. Deciduous leaves. Spreading habit.

It will start to produce fruits 2 to 4 years after planting. Pruning is done in March, at the end of winter. In the fall, install a spiral on the trunk to protect it from sunburn and rodents, for the first few years.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties : Flemish Beauty pear tree, Harrow sweet pear tree, Red Clapp pear tree, Summercrisp pear tree, Beurré Giffard pear tree, Bonne Louise de Jersey pear tree, Bosc pear tree, Conference pear tree, Dewdrop pear tree, Gin pear tree, Harovin Bounty pear tree, Harrow delight pear tree, Harrow Gold pear, Loma pear, Maxine pear, Passe Crassane pear, Savignac pear, Seckel pear, St. Sophie pear, Bartlett pear, Lorraine pear, Moonglow pear, Northbrite pear, So Sweet pear, Patten pear.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 4

Diseases: Susceptible to bacterial blight.

European variety

The fruit is large, slightly acidic, contains few seeds, its firm texture, excellent for canning, keeps well. The tree used to grow high and spread somewhat. Flower buds resistant to at least -34° F or -36° C; the tree is resistant to fire blight so it is a very interesting variety for eastern Canada.

Pollination : Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties : Bartlett pear tree, Harrow sweet pear tree, Red Clapp pear tree, Summercrisp pear tree, Beurré Giffard pear tree, Bonne Louise de Jersey pear tree, Bosc pear tree, Conference pear tree, Dewdrop pear tree, Gin pear tree, Harovin Bounty pear tree, Harrow delight pear tree, Harrow Gold pear, Loma pear, Maxine pear, Passe Crassane pear, Savignac pear, Seckel pear, St. Sophie pear, Clapps Favourite pear, Lorraine pear, Moonglow pear, Northbrite pear, So Sweet pear, Patten pear.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 3b

European variety

This sumptuous pear is not only sweet and juicy, but has excellent resistance to fire blight. This large Bartlett-type pear has a sub-acidic pear flavor and an excellent shelf life. Shenandoah keeps very well without rotting for up to five months.

Pollination: Self-pollinating. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: Flemish Beauty pear tree, Harrow sweet pear tree, Summercrisp pear tree, Beurré Giffard pear tree, Bonne Louise de Jersey pear tree, Bosc pear tree, Conference pear tree, Dewdrop pear tree, Gin pear tree, Harovin Bounty pear tree, Harrow delight pear tree, Harrow Gold pear tree, Loma pear tree, Maxine pear tree, Passe Crassane pear tree, Savignac pear tree, Seckel pear tree, St. Sophia pear tree, Clapps Favourite pear tree, Lorraine pear tree, Moonglow pear tree, Northbrite pear tree, So Sweet pear tree, Patten pear tree, Luscious pear tree

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 4

European Variety

A buttery smooth skinned pear, similar to the familiar but larger Seckel pear, Honey Sweet ripens to a golden-red color by the end of the warm season. Honey Sweet is highly resistant to fire blight and disease making it ideal for small fruit orchards and local markets.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: Harrow sweet pear tree, Red Clapp pear tree, Summercrisp pear tree, Beurré Giffard pear tree, Bonne Louise de Jersey pear tree, Bosc pear tree, Conference pear tree, Dewdrop pear tree, Gin pear tree, Harovin Bounty pear tree, Harrow delight pear tree, Harrow Gold pear, Loma pear, Maxine pear, Passe Crassane pear, Savignac pear, Seckel pear, St. Sophie pear, Clapps Favourite pear, Lorraine pear, Moonglow pear, Northbrite pear, So Sweet pear, Patten pear.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone : 5

WOW. One of the most beautiful ornamental trees for northern climate after the decorative crabapples!!!

Small, fast growing and very decorative tree that produces small pears the size of an olive.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: Ure pear tree, Early gold pear tree, John pear tree, Vekovaya pear tree, Larinskaya pear tree, Golden spice pear tree, Krazulya pear tree, Loving pear tree.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone : 2b

European variety

Early and very hardy pear tree, produces yellowish-green fruits with a pink tinge. Its flesh is juicy and crispy and has an exquisite taste with a low acidity content.  Its fruits keep for up to 2 months. Make sure you have a neutral soil and amended with soil, compost and other natural inputs for growing a fruit tree depending on the condition of your existing soil. Pruning is done in late winter, before bud break, or in the middle of summer. In the fall, install a white protective spiral on the trunk against rodents for the winter.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties : Flemish Beauty pear tree, Harrow sweet pear tree, Red Clapp pear tree, Summercrisp pear tree, Beurré Giffard pear tree, Bonne Louise de Jersey pear tree, Bosc pear tree, Conference pear tree, Dewdrop pear tree, Gin pear tree, Harovin Bounty pear tree, Harrow delight pear tree, Harrow Gold pear, Loma pear, Maxine pear, Passe Crassane pear, Savignac pear, Seckel pear, St. Sophie pear, Clapps Favourite pear, Lorraine pear, Moonglow pear, Northbrite pear, So Sweet pear, Patten pear.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 3b

Diseases: Good resistance to fire blight and some resistance to scab.

European variety

grafted from Scion wood originated from beautiful trees in Quebec province zone 4b

Greenish yellow fruit with white flesh that is not granular and very aromatic. The most popular pear. Harvested in September. Eats fresh and keeps well. Prune during dormant season (late March, early April). The tree is hardy in zone 4b. Best planted in a protected location. Like most mature pear trees, it reaches a height of 4.5 m by 4.5 m wide. Pick the fruit when hard and still green and let it ripen in paper bags for at least 10 days. They will become excellent.

Pollination: Partially self-fertile, must be planted with another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: Any of the European cultivars is suitable for cross pollination

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 4b

Manchurian variety 

Very tasty and sweet pear with a discreet spicy note, it is the tastiest of the summer pears. The fruit is yellow with a light red cheek, its texture is melting and its shape is more round than pear-shaped. Early pear tree. Good pear tree to eat fresh or processed.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: Early Gold pear tree, Ure pear tree, John pear tree, Vekovaya pear tree, Golden Spice pear tree, Larinskaya pear tree.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 3

Diseases:  No diseases are known to it at this time. 

European variety

The Patten is a medium to large pear weighing 125 g on average. It has a classic pear shape and a very long stem. Its skin is thin, yellowish-green with a coral-red cheek and brown lenticels. Its flesh is white. It is one of the latest pears. It is ready for harvest at the end of September. The pear is good at harvest time, but its flavor and texture improve with time.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties : Flemish Beauty pear tree, Harrow sweet pear tree, Red Clapp pear tree, Summercrisp pear tree, Beurré Giffard pear tree, Bonne Louise de Jersey pear tree, Bosc pear tree, Conference pear tree, Dewdrop pear tree, Gin pear tree, Harovin Bounty pear tree, Harrow delight pear tree, Harrow Gold pear tree, Loma pear tree, Maxine pear tree, Passe Crassane pear tree, Savignac pear tree, Seckel pear tree, St. Sophia pear tree, Clapps Favourite pear tree, Lorraine pear tree, Moonglow pear tree, Northbrite pear tree, So Sweet pear tree

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 4

Diseases: susceptible to scab but good resistance to fire blight

NEW

What are Red Bartlett pears? Imagine fruits with the classic Bartlett pear shape and all that wonderful sweetness, but in hues of blazing red. Red Bartlett pear trees are a joy in any garden, ornamental, fruitful, and easy to grow. For tips on how to grow red Bartlett pears, read on.

What are Red Bartlett Pears?

If you are familiar with the classic yellow-green Bartlett pears, you won’t have any trouble recognizing Red Bartlett pears. The Red Bartlett pear tree produces typical “pear-shaped” pears, with a rounded bottom, a definitive shoulder, and a small stem end. However, they are red. The Red Bartlett was discovered as a “bud sport” shoot that developed spontaneously on a yellow Bartlett tree in Washington in 1938. The pear variety was then cultivated by pear growers. Most pears remain the same color from immaturity to maturity. However, yellow Bartlett pears change color as they ripen, turning from green to mellow yellow. Those growing Red Bartlett pears say that this variety does the same thing, but color evolves from a dark red to a brilliant red. You can eat Red Bartletts before they are ripe for a crunchy, tart texture, or you can wait until ripening is over and the big pears are sweet and juicy. The Red Bartlett pear harvest starts in late August or early September.

European variety

Yellow fruit with medium blush and elongated neck. The skin is medium thick and the flesh is creamy white and juicy with an excellent flavor.

Medium to strong vigor, semi-upright habit. Full sun required for maximum blush development.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: Flemish Beauty pear tree, Harrow sweet pear tree, Red Clapp pear tree, Summercrisp pear tree, Beurré Giffard pear tree, Bonne Louise de Jersey pear tree, Bosc pear tree, Conference pear tree, Luscious pear tree, Gin pear tree, Harovin Bounty pear tree, Harrow delight pear tree, Harrow Gold pear, Loma pear, Maxine pear, Passe Crassane pear, Savignac pear, Seckel pear, St. Sophie pear, Clapps Favourite pear, Lorraine pear, Moonglow pear, Northbrite pear, So Sweet pear, Patten pear.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 5

Diseases: Good tolerance to fire blight.

Manchurian variety

Beautiful oval shaped tree with glossy dark green leaves that turns burgundy in autumn, very hardy. Produces showy white flowers in spring followed by golden pears, similar to the Ure, medium size, 5 cm that ripen in late summer. Good for eating and preserving. Early pear of low conservation.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: John pear, Krazulya pear, Ure pear, Vekovaya pear, Larinskaya pear, Golden Spice pear.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 2

European variety

Mid to late season pear, very productive. Yellow fruit with pink reflections. Firm, buttery, sweet yellow flesh. Grows to 3.6 m (12′) tall and wide.

Pollination: Partially self-fertile, best production if accompanied by another pear tree.

Compatible varieties: Bartlett pear tree, Harrow sweet pear tree, Red Clapp pear tree, Summercrisp pear tree, Beurré Giffard pear tree, Bonne Louise de Jersey pear tree, Bosc pear tree, Conference pear tree, Dewdrop pear tree, Gin pear tree, Harovin Bounty pear tree, Harrow delight pear tree, Harrow Gold pear, Loma pear, Maxine pear, Passe Crassane pear, Savignac pear, Seckel pear, St. Sophie pear, Clapps Favourite pear, Lorraine pear, Moonglow pear, Northbrite pear, So Sweet pear, Patten pear.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 3

Diseases: Susceptible to scab and fire blight

Manchurian variety

Very productive pear tree, giving good green-yellow fruits at maturity. Excellent pear to eat fresh or processed.

Pollination: Self-pollinating. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: Early Gold pear tree, Ure pear tree, John pear tree, Vekovaya pear tree, Golden Spice pear tree, Krazulya pear tree.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 3

Russian variety

Breeding of the varieties Tyoma and Lyubimitsa Klappa of the breeder S.P Yakovlev

The 'Loving' pear is a pleasant tasting selection from Russia that is highly resistant to disease and cold. The fruit is firm and keeps well. It should be picked as the seeds begin to brown inside and the fruit ripens on the counter. Ideal for eating fresh and juicing. Dehydrates well. Fruit is large, round or broadly oval in shape. The main color of the skin at harvest is green with a slight yellowing, integumentary - sometimes a slight redness in the form of sunburn on the sunny side of the fruit. The pulp is very juicy, sweet and sour, with a fairly good taste. Harvest ripening takes place in the first 10 days of September. The fruit keeps for about a month. The variety is resistant to the main fungal diseases.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: Ure pear tree, Early gold pear tree, John pear tree, Krazulya pear tree, Vekovaya pear tree, Golden spice pear tree, Larinskaya pear tree.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 3

European variety

Juicy and sweet pear, medium size, firm but melting. Ripens during storage. Ready to eat 7 days after harvest. Keeps for 2 weeks. Harvest mid to late September.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: Patten pear tree (recommended), Flemish beauty pear tree, Harrow sweet pear tree, Red Clapp pear tree, Summercrisp pear tree, Beurré Giffard pear tree, Bonne Louise de Jersey pear tree, Bosc pear tree, Conference pear tree, Dewdrop pear tree, Gin pear tree, Harovin Bounty pear tree, Harrow delight pear tree, Harrow Gold pear tree, Loma pear tree, Maxine pear tree, Passe Crassane pear tree, Savignac pear tree, Seckel pear tree, St. Sophia pear tree, Clapps Favourite pear tree, Lorraine pear tree, Moonglow pear tree, Northbrite pear tree, So Sweet pear tree

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 3b

Diseases: Resistant to fire blight.

European variety

Big shiny fruit of good size. This beautiful Bartlett type pear is sweet and juicy without being mushy and with little stone. The tree is resistant to fire blight and will bear fruit for years. A strong pollinator for other European type pear varieties. Harvest worm end of September.

Pollination: Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: Harrow sweet pear tree, Red Clapp pear tree, Summercrisp pear tree, Beurré Giffard pear tree, Bonne Louise de Jersey pear tree, Bosc pear tree, Conference pear tree, Dewdrop pear tree, Gin pear tree, Harovin Bounty pear tree, Harrow delight pear tree, Harrow Gold pear tree, Loma pear tree, Maxine pear tree, Passe Crassane pear tree, Savignac pear tree, Seckel pear tree, St. Sophia pear tree, Clapps Favourite pear tree, Lorraine pear tree, Luscious pear tree, Northbrite pear tree, So Sweet pear tree, Patten pear tree.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 4b

European variety

It has eye appeal (red skin) and exceptional flavor. The soft sweet flesh remains firm for months and can be picked for many weeks. Keeps for a long time in the tree which allows a spread out harvest.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination. 

Compatible varieties : Flemish Beauty Pear, Harrow Sweet Pear, Red Clapp Pear, Summercrisp Pear, Giffard Butter Pear, Jersey Bonne Louise Pear, Bosc Pear, Conference Pear, Dewdrop Pear, Gin Pear, Harovin Bounty Pear, Harrow Delight Pear, Harrow Gold pear tree, Loma pear tree, Maxine pear tree, Passe Crassane pear tree, Savignac pear tree, Seckel pear tree, St. Sophia pear tree, Clapps Favourite pear tree, Lorraine pear tree, Moonglow pear tree, Luscious pear tree, So Sweet pear tree, Patten pear tree

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 4

Diseases: Some resistance to fire blight.

European variety

The Nova pear is a large pear with a thin yellow skin and a shape that is that of a typical pear but a little rounder with more meat on top. The flesh is juicy and has a silky texture that seems to melt in the mouth. It is one of the best dessert pears but is also suitable for canning and holds its shape very well. The pear clings well to the tree during ripening and is ready for harvest by mid-September.  The Nova pear tree is a good producer that fruits reliably and with excellent yields. The tree tends to be smaller and more spreading than most pear trees.

Pollination: Self fertilizing.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 4

European variety

Beautiful red fruit, medium to large in size with fairly firm flesh and the flavor of the Bartlett. Fruit ripens by the end of August. Prune all dead, weak, crossed branches in March. Requires well drained, humus rich, cool soil.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties : Flemish Beauty pear tree, Harrow sweet pear tree, Summercrisp pear tree, Giffard Beurré pear tree, Bonne Louise de Jersey pear tree, Bosc pear tree, Conference pear tree, Dewdrop pear tree, Gin pear tree, Harovin Bounty pear tree, Harrow delight pear tree, Harrow Gold pear tree, Loma pear tree, Maxine pear tree, Passe Crassane pear tree, Savignac pear tree, Seckel pear tree, St. Sophia pear tree, Clapps Favourite pear tree, Lorraine pear tree, Moonglow pear tree, Northbrite pear tree, So Sweet pear tree, Patten pear tree, Luscious pear tree

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 4

European variety

Extremely productive and hardy pear tree. Greenish-yellow fruit, excellent for fresh consumption or canning. Very vigorous, excellent resistance to diseases. It will start producing fruit 3 to 5 years after planting. Pruning is done in March, at the end of winter.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties : Flemish Beauty pear tree, Harrow sweet pear tree, Red Clapp pear tree, Summercrisp pear tree, Beurré Giffard pear tree, Bonne Louise de Jersey pear tree, Bosc pear tree, Conference pear tree, Dewdrop pear tree, Gin pear tree, Harovin Bounty pear tree, Harrow delight pear tree, Harrow Gold pear, Loma pear, Maxine pear, Passe Crassane pear, Luscious pear, Seckel pear, St. Sophia pear, Clapps Favourite pear, Lorraine pear, Moonglow pear, Northbrite pear, So Sweet pear, Patten pear.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 3

European variety

Mid-season yellow-green fruit. Very sweet, juicy and melting pear to be eaten fresh or cooked.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties : Flemish Beauty pear tree, Harrow sweet pear tree, Red Clapp pear tree, Summercrisp pear tree, Beurré Giffard pear tree, Bonne Louise de Jersey pear tree, Bosc pear tree, Conference pear tree, Dewdrop pear tree, Gin pear tree, Harovin Bounty pear tree, Harrow delight pear tree, Harrow Gold pear tree, Loma pear tree, Maxine pear tree, Passe Crassane pear tree, Savignac pear tree, Seckel pear tree, Luscious pear tree, Clapps Favourite pear tree, Lorraine pear tree, Moonglow pear tree, Northbrite pear tree, So Sweet pear tree, Patten pear tree.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 3a

Manchurian variety and One of the best pollinator for all pears

Very hardy pear tree producing numerous small to medium sized yellow fruits with reddish tones, yellow flesh, not very sweet but juicy on the other hand, ginger and acidic flavor. Ideal for cooking, processing and juicing. Poor quality to be eaten fresh.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: Early Gold pear tree, Ure pear tree, John pear tree, Krazulya pear tree, Vekovaya pear tree, Larinskaya pear tree.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 2

Diseases: Resistant to bacterial blight.

Russian variety

The tree is of medium size, with an irregular drooping crown of medium density. The main branches are curved, extending from the trunk and the main branches are smooth, brown. Fruiting mainly on loops, spears, spurs, and main purses. Annual shoots of medium length.

Fruits are medium-sized, pear-shaped with smooth, dry, glossy skin. The main color at the time of ripening is green but with a consumption color that is greenish-yellow, integumentary in the form of a light brown on a smaller part of the fruit. The pulp of the fruit is creamy, of medium density, tender, semi-oily, very juicy, sweet and sour with a weak aroma. The harvest period is around the third week of September. Moreover, the fruits are preserved until December which is excellent. Good resistance to extreme temperatures. The variety is fast growing. The yield is high. It is resistant to scab.

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: Ure pear tree, John pear tree, Bartlett pear tree, Vekovaya pear tree, Larinskaya pear tree, Loving pear tree, Krazulya pear tree, Early Gold pear tree, Golden spice pear tree.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 3a

Russian variety

The Vekovaya pear has a very pleasant flavor, straddling the line between sweet and sour. The coloring is yellow with an intense red skin on one third of the pear. Vekovaya is a large pear-shaped fruit. The flesh is white, very crisp and juicy. The fruit can be stored for 1-3 months after harvesting. It is a very productive tree with large annual yields. It takes about 4 to 5 years to start fruiting and the fruit is ready to be harvested from mid to late September. There are no known disease problems to date. 

Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.

Compatible varieties: Ure pear tree, Early Gold pear tree, John pear tree, Krazulya pear tree, Vekovaya pear tree, Golden Spice pear tree, Larinskaya pear tree.

Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.

Hardiness zone: 3