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Pyrus communis 'Spalding'
If you like the crunchy, juicy, sweetness of an Asian pear and the mellow complex flavor of a European pear, you will love Spalding. A healthy, vigorous tree produces loads of medium size, round, light green fruit in early September. Originally from the South, it thrives in the Pacific Northwest - and even gardeners into Florida grow it!
This European pear is partially self fertile and fireblight resistant. Also considered low-chill, needing only 150 hours to reliably bloom and set fruit.
Hardy to USDA Zone: 5
Mature Height: 15' (Semi Dwarf)
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: September
Pollination: Partially Self Fertile, better production with pollination
Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: OHxF87
Read our Pear Growing Guide
Description
Pyrus communis 'Spalding'
If you like the crunchy, juicy, sweetness of an Asian pear and the mellow complex flavor of a European pear, you will love Spalding. A healthy, vigorous tree produces loads of medium size, round, light green fruit in early September. Originally from the South, it thrives in the Pacific Northwest - and even gardeners into Florida grow it!
This European pear is partially self fertile and fireblight resistant. Also considered low-chill, needing only 150 hours to reliably bloom and set fruit.
Hardy to USDA Zone: 5
Mature Height: 15' (Semi Dwarf)
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: September
Pollination: Partially Self Fertile, better production with pollination
Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: OHxF87
Read our Pear Growing Guide
