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(Pyrus)
Originally from the Caucasian region of Europe, the pear was carried throughout the world. It has been modified into many forms, but remains a favorite fruit.
Pears do best in a climate which has cool winters, but not severe ones, and the moisture supply is plentiful. Trees should be planted in an open location that has good air circulation. They bloom earlier than apples, so on sloping land, it is better to plant them somewhat up on the slope to avoid the colder air that might cause frost damage. Heavier soils are preferred, with some porous subsoil to allow deep root penetration and good drainage. Medium loams and sandy soils will be fine if they are well drained.
Most pears require cross-pollination from another variety - even self-pollinating pears produce better with a cross pollinator. Seckel will not cross with Bartlett, but all other varieties listed below will cross pollinate with one another.
Dwarf? Semi-dwarf? Standard?
Most modern pears are grafted onto vigorous rootstocks and are
available
in 3 sizes:
Dwarf trees produce approximately 2-6 bushels of fruit per year and begin producing in 2-3 years. At maturity, they reach between 6-8ft. in height, which makes them perfect for the smaller garden.
Semi-dwarf trees grow to an average height of 12-15ft. at maturity and begin to bear fruit in 3-5 years. Average yields are between 8-12 bushels of fruit.
Standard trees reach 20-25ft. in height and begin to bear in about
5-6
years. Annual yields are 10-15 bushels of fruit.
For pruning information see: Rich Farm Garden Tip: CENTRAL LEADER PRUNING
Rich's Pears
Our pear trees are shipped with a trunk caliber of
1/2 to 5/8 inch. They are available on seedling, O.H.xF.,
Bartlett,
or Pyro rootstocks. PLEASE NOTE, HOWEVER, THAT NOT ALL VARIETIES
ARE AVAILABLE ON ALL ROOTSTOCKS. If you have a preference, please
let us know when ordering - we will confirm availability at that
time.
If you wish to check availability or have other questions, please
contact
us at questions@richfarmgarden.com
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Anjou - Leading commercial variety with yellow-green
skin and creamy
flesh. This is a winter pear that should be ripened on the tree
to
gain its full flavor. The suggested pollinizer is Bartlett, but
Clapp's
Favorite, Red Bartlett, Seckel, Bosc can also be used.
Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P1430SD Semi-dwarf $56.95 1/2 - 5/8 caliber trunk tree |
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| #P2-1430SD Semi-dwarf Two trees for $70.00 |
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Barlett
(William's Bon Chretien) - Introduced nearly 200 years ago, this
remains
the most popular variety of pear, for both commercial orchards and home
gardeners. The trees bear early and regularly. Fruits are
large,
yellow tinted, firm and sweet. Excellent for canning or eating
fresh.
Ripens mid-to late September. Bartlett is partially self-fruitful and
is
also pollinated by Clapp's Favorite, Red Bartlett, Anjou and
Bosc.
Hardy to -20F (-28.8C) .
| #P1064S Standard $56.95 1/2 - 5/8 caliber trunk tree |
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| #P2-1064S Standard Two trees for $70.00 |
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Bosc (Beurre Bosc)
- Though the trees are a bit slower coming into bearing than
Bartlett,
once established, these are among the most fruitful of pear
varieties.
Fruits are large, cinnamon-russet in color and disctinctive in
taste.
Excellent market garden variety. Ripens late October. The
suggested
pollinizer is Bartlett, but Clapp's Favorite, Red Bartlett,
Seckel,
Anjou can be used as well. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C).
| #P1065S Standard $56.95 1/2 - 5/8 caliber trunk tree |
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| #P2-1065S Standard Two trees for $70.00 |
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Clapp's Favorite
(Kalle) Large lemon yellow fruits with a red blush. An
excellent
choice for shipping, as the fruits are sweetest when picked green
and allowed to ripen off the tree. Does not keep well.
Ripens
mid August. Can be pollinated by Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Seckel,
Anjou and Bosc.
Hardy to -30F (-34.4C).
| #P1066SD Semi-dwarf $56.95 1/2 - 5/8 caliber trunk tree |
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| #P2-1066SD Semi-dwarf Two trees for $70.00 |
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| #P1066S Standard $56.95 1/2 - 5/8 caliber trunk tree |
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| #P2-1066S Standard Two trees for $70.00 |
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Comice - A favorite
dessert pear, Comice has yellow-green skin, sometimes blushed red, and
a sweet juicy taste.
| #P4284SD Semi-dwarf $56.95 1/2 - 5/8 caliber trunk tree |
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| #P2-4284SD Semi-dwarf Two trees for $70.00 |
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Concorde - New
variety from East Malling with medium sized fruit with white crisp
flesh.
Trees are vigorous and hardy.
| #P4285SD Semi-dwarf $56.95 1/2 - 5/8 caliber trunk tree |
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| #P2-4285SD Semi-dwarf Two trees for $70.00 |
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Red Bartlett - A Bartlett sport variety with quality
equal to its
parent.
Its red color and fine dessert qualities make it a top seller at
fresh markets. Limbs on the tree will occasionally revert back to
regular
Bartlett. These limbs must be cut out periodically to maintain
the
red strain. The tree is partially self-fruitful and can be
pollinated
with Clapp's Favorite, Anjou and Bosc.
| #P2733S Standard $56.95 1/2 - 5/8 caliber trunk tree |
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| #P2-2733S Standard Two trees for $70.00 |
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Seckel - Fruits
are small, fine grained juicy and sweet. Skin is russet with some
red blush. Popular for canning whole. Can be pollinated with
Clapp's
Favorite, Anjou and Bosc. Ripens late August.
| #P1429SD Semi-dwarf $56.95 1/2 - 5/8 caliber trunk tree |
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| #P2-1429SD Semi-dwarf Two trees for $70.00 |
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Keiffer - Large firm fruit ripens late in the
season. Very
tolerant
to heat and cold. Disease resistant. Good variety for USDA
Zone 7-9.
| #P2731S Standard $56.95 1/2 - 5/8 caliber trunk tree |
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| #P2-2731S Standard Two trees for $70.00 |
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Summercrisp - Variety introduced by the University of
Minnesota in
1986.
Large green fruits are good for eating, though they do not store
well.
Ripens mid-August. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C).
| #P1069SD Semi-dwarf $56.95 1/2 - 5/8 caliber trunk tree |
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| #P2-1069SD Semi-dwarf Two trees for $70.00 |
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| #P1069S Standard $56.95 1/2 - 5/8 caliber trunk tree |
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| #P2-1069S Standard Two trees for $70.00 |
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20th Century (Nijisseiki) - Juicy, sweet, crisp
mild-flavored
fruit.
Easy to grow, bears heavily. 450 chilling hours required.
Self-fruitful
or pollinated by Shinseiki, Bartlett, or other pear or Asian
pear.
Ripens mid October. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P2734S Standard $56.95 1/2 - 5/8 caliber trunk tree |
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| #P2-2734S Standard Two trees for $70.00 |
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Hosui - Flesh is white,
juicy and tangy, skin is russet-colored. Considered the best
tasting
of the Asian pears. 450 hours of chilling required. Pollinated by
Bartlett or 20th Century. Ripens mid to late September.
Hardy
to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P1398SD Semi-dwarf $56.95 1/2 - 5/8 caliber trunk tree |
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| #P2-1398SD Semi-dwarf Two trees for $70.00 |
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Olympic - Large heavily russeted fruits with
crisp white
flesh.
Considered slightly more hardy than most Asian varieties and the best
for
long term storage. Requires 450 hours of chilling. Hosui is the
best
pollinator, though Shinseiki or Bartlett can be used. Ripens mid
October. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P2732S Standard $56.95 1/2 - 5/8 caliber trunk tree |
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| #P2-2732S Standard Two trees for $70.00 |
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Shinseiki -
Pretty yellow-skinned fruits with smooth creamy white flesh. Mild
and juicy. Bears heavily beginning the second year. Ripens
mdi to late September. Requires 350-450 chilling hours.
Self
fruitful. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P1399S Standard $56.95 1/2 - 5/8 caliber trunk tree |
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| #P2-1399S Standard Two trees for $70.00 |
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