Developed by the USDA in Maryland and released in 1960, the Moonglow Pear’s brownish-green skin covers soft flesh with a sweet mild flavor. It's an early producer with fruit ready for picking in mid-August. The trees need a pollinator to produce fruit. Fruit is thin skinned, yellow that blushes red, and quite juicy. Excellent early ripener. They are an excellent pear for juicing or canning projects and after ripening, are wonderful when eaten fresh. Tree is known for is resistance to many common pear diseases with a notable resistance to fireblight. Bare root trees will ship Fall 2026- if placed with other trees the order will ship when complete. Container trees are ready for pick up or delivery. USDA Zone: 4-9 Mature Height: OHxF 97 ~17-21' tall Semi-Dwarf Sun: Full Sun Ripening Time: August Pollination: Required Scientific Name: Pyrus communis 'Moonglow' OHxF 97 Rootstock Characteristics
