Moonglow European Pear

Moonglow Pear

The Moonglow Pear Tree is an upright vigorous tree with large fruit that is soft and juicy with low acid. Store well and has a mid harvest season. The tree is blight resistant.

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Latin Name: Pyrus communis
Site and Soil: European Pears like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Grafted onto semi-dwarf rootstock.
Pollination Requirements: European Pears need another variety nearby for cross-pollination. Our Asian Pear varieties can also be used as pollinators.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 25°F. or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.
Taste: Juicy with low acid
Fruit Skin: Red blush
Fruit Size: Large
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Late August
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our European Pear varieties are generally quite disease resistant and easy to grow. Except for occasional problems with Codling Moth, we have not seen significant insect damage on our varieties.
USDA Zone: 4-8