Summercrisp European Pear

Summercrisp Pear

The Summercrisp Pear is an early to mid-season ripener with fruit that is green with a very distinct red blush. The fruit is also very sweet and crisp. Summercrisp Pear is fire blight resistant.

Help your new fruit tree grow with the Transplanting Bundle found here!

Latin Name: Pyrus communis
Site and Soil: European Pears like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: A dwarfing rootstock for European Pears, OHxF 513 produces trees 10-12 ft. in height.
Pollination Requirements: 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: Very sweet, crisp
Fruit Skin: Red blush
Fruit Size: Small-medium
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