Green Jade Pear

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Click here for Pear Care Guide Click here for Pear Care Guide Pyrus communis (Green Jade aka Crisp 'n Sweet) Due to import restrictions, pears cannot be shipped to California. Gree n Jade pear combines the juiciness and rich sweetness of a traditional European pear with the crispness of an Asian pear, creating an exceptional flavor and texture. Unlike traditional European pears, which must be harvested before ripening, Crisp 'n Sweet ripens directly on the tree by mid-August. This cultivar of Green Jade is easy to grow, highly resistant to fire blight, and produces reliably thanks to its frost-tolerant blooms. Height: Standard: 20-25 feet, Semi-dwarf: 12-15 feet Spacing: Standard: 20-25 feet, Semi-dwarf: 12-15 feet Spread: Standard: 15-25 feet, Semi-dwarf: 8-12 feet Light Required: Full Sun Pollinators: Another Asian Pear Flower Color: Small white blooms Fruit Size: Very large, sweet, and perfumed Fruit Blooming Period: Mid to late spring Zone: 5-9 Soil Requirements: Loamy or sandy soil Growth Rate: Medium vigor Pruning: Fruit thinning is recommended (remove fruit to one per cluster at fruit set) to prevent premature fruit drop Note: Requires 700-800 chill hours for successful harvest. Show more