This vigorous, productive semi-dwarf tree bears fruit at a young age which ripens well on the trees. Tree Features: Bloom Color: White Bloom Time: early-mid Spring Mature Height: 15-18 ft Mature Spread: 12-15 ft Harvest: Large fruit in August, September Zone: 5-8 Pollination: Partially self-fertile, so cross-pollination by a different variety of early-mid Spring blooming European pear tree within 50 feet is key to its growth and success. Placement: Full Sun Nursery Stock Specifications: Pot Size: 7 gallon Age: 3+ years old, fruiting Fruit Profile: Color: Golden Yellow with a moist creamy white flesh Texture: Buttery & juicy Taste: Sweet with a classic pear flavor Cooking: Perfect for eating fresh or all-purpose cooking & baking Other notes: Vigorous and productive Care: Feed twice a year with a slow release fertilizer. Fertilize in early spring before growth starts and late fall after the leaves have fallen and the ground isn't yet frozen. (5 minutes of work) Prune in late winter to remove crossing branches and promote good airflow to encourage fruiting. (5-10 minutes of work)
