Striking in appearance, this red and yellow hybrid is aromatic and flavorful. Crisp, sweet and juicy, Maxie™ Euro-Asian Pear ripens in mid-September and is great for fresh eating.
Latin Name: Pyrus spp.
Site and Soil: All Pears like full to half day sun and well-drained soil.
RootstockDescription: A dwarfing rootstock for European Pears, OHxF 513 produces trees 10-12 ft. in height.
Pollination Requirements: For cross-pollination, plant Maxie™ Euro-Asian with Crispie™ or an Asian or European Pear.
Hardiness:Maxie™ should be hardy to minus 25F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height
Bloom Time: Early April
Ripening Time: Mid-September
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Maxie™ is disease resistant and easy to grow. Codling Moth occasionally damages fruit.
USDA Zone: 4
Sunset Western Zone: 2-12, 14-21
Sunset Northeast Zone: 32, 34-41