Live Plants
Orient Pear
by Food Forest Nursery · United States
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Orient Pear ( Pyrus communis x Pyrus pyrifolia ) is a fire-blight-resistant European × Asian pear hybrid introduced in 1945, yielding large, golden-yellow fruit with firm, juicy flesh and mild sweet flavor ideal for fresh eating and canning. It grows in USDA
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hardiness zones 5-9 and AHS heat zones 4-9 , needs 300-400 chill hours , and benefits significantly from cross-pollination with compatible varieties such as Kieffer Pear or Shinko Asian Pear to maximize yields. 4-5′ Bare Root Grafted Tree Rootstock: Pyrus Betulifolia – Standard Pyrus betulifolia (Standard): A vigorous, well-anchored, drought-tolerant pear seedling rootstock that also handles high-pH soils. The usual choice for Asian pears. • Support: Freestanding; well anchored. Can’t be shipped to: AK, HI, MT, OR