$34.95 – $40.95
Harvest pear™ is a grafted pear tree that is annually productive, producing a sizeable European-style pear that ripens on the tree slightly later than Kieffer. The taste is similar to Kieffer as this pear goes very sweet as it ripens here in Pennsylvania in late October and starts dropping. Harvest Pear™ continues dropping into the middle of November, and as with most late-ripening pears, as the cold weather comes, those starches go to sugars, and the pear becomes very sweet. This attracts a lot of attention from all wildlife. Harvest Pear™ tree has excellent vigor. The tree is very productive and will benefit from some thinning of fruit to avoid limb breakage as the tree is overbearing. I have witnessed other pear trees meltdown with fireblight in the vicinity of Harvest Pear™, and yet this tree has remained clean. Harvest pear™ has resistance to fireblight and is suitable for plant hardiness zones 4b-7. The tree will reach a mature height of 25′.+
Only available in 2-yr trees.
Description
HARVEST PEAR™
Harvest pear™ is a grafted pear tree that is annually productive, producing a sizeable European-style pear that ripens on the tree slightly later than Kieffer. The taste is similar to Kieffer as this pear goes very sweet as it ripens here in Pennsylvania in late October and starts dropping. Harvest Pear™ continues dropping into the middle of November, and as with most late-ripening pears, as the cold weather comes, those starches go to sugars, and the pear becomes very sweet. This attracts a lot of attention from all wildlife.
Harvest Pear™ tree has excellent vigor. The tree is very productive and will benefit from some fruit thinning to avoid limb breakage as the tree is overbearing. I have witnessed other pear trees meltdown with fireblight in the vicinity of Harvest Pear™, and yet this tree has remained clean. Harvest pear™ has resistance to fireblight and is suitable for plant hardiness zones 4b-7. The tree will reach a mature height of 25′.+
The Harvest Pear™ is made by using plant tissue from the original tree and attaching it to the new roots. This process essentially gives you an identical tree to the one you see in the picture and description.
TREE SIZE
2-yr 4-6′ (5/8”-3/4” dia.) These two-year-old trees will have an extensive root system and will have multiple branches with a diameter of 5/8” and greater. We will be pruning the trees back to a shipping height of 66” with the roots shipping. Our largest box is 66″x 14″x 15″ and will hold 15 of the 2-yr trees. Free local pick-up is open to the surrounding states of Pennsylvania. If you pick your trees up, you will receive a tree in that 6 – 7′ range. For larger orders and traveling from beyond bordering states, contact us at Ryan@bluehillwildlifenursery.com.
2-yr 4-6′ (select): These two old trees will be the largest available. They will be feathered and have our greatest diameter towards that 3/4”. We will prune the trees back to a shipping height of 66″ with the roots, as our largest box is 66 “x 14″ x 15” and will hold 14 select two-year-old trees. Free local pick-up is available in the surrounding states of Pennsylvania.
STANDARD ROOTSTOCK
Harvest pear™ is grafted to Pyrus Betulifolia. This vigorous, standard-sized seedling rootstock will reach a mature height of 20′-30′. Therefore, it will produce more fruit on the tree and take up less real estate.
This root is adaptable to acidic soils, poor soil conditions, sandy soils, and soil with low fertility. As a result, it will be suitable for more marginal areas that were wooded and are now food plots, reclaimed land, shale mountain soil, dryer uplands, and sandy soils. With that said, this rootstock will perform exceptionally well when planted in appropriate pH and nutrient-rich soils!
You should perform a soil test and make the correct amendments to your soil for optimal growth and fruit production, as low fertility will cause a delay in fruit production. The roots will anchor well, producing a solid and drought-tolerant tree because of the deep “real roots”. We are only grafting onto the most vigorous standard rootstock. This rootstock is suitable for plant zones 4b – 8.
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HARVEST PEAR™
Plant at least two different pear varieties close to each other to ensure pollination. The varieties of grafted pears we have for sale will continue to blossom and overlap, giving you excellent pollination. The Danville Kieffer pear tree is an excellent pollinator for both Asian and European varieties of pears.
Plant all pear trees in moist, well-drained soil with a soil ph between 5.5 – 7.2 with adequate nutrient levels for optimal growth. The above soil conditions will provide the most growth and fruit production. Pears are one fruit tree that will tolerate acidic soils with poor fertility. A fruit tree requires at least 6 hours of sunlight for fruit production and growth. Space trees 20′ apart and use cages of at least 5′ to protect your trees. Doing this will ensure your deer eat your fruit in a few years, not your trees this year.
SHIPPING/PICK UP
Shipping to Plant Hardiness zones 2 – 8 will begin again in mid-March on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays (you select your ship date) and continue until the last Monday in April. Dormant bare-root trees must be planted in the spring, while trees in your area remain dormant. You can select your ship date as you checkout on the website. If you are picking up your trees, typically, the last week in March or the first week in April is perfect for planting in Pennsylvania. We have opened up the free local pick-up to the surrounding states as it could be more cost-effective if you order more than 30 trees. You can select your pick-up date on the website as you checkout. Please call or message us to make an appointment to pick up your trees if you can not make the date you selected.
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HEAVY ANNUAL FRUIT PRODUCTION
GOOD DISEASE TOLERANCE
FAST GROWING
Additional information
Weight | 18 oz |
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Dimensions | 58 × 2.30 × 2.30 in |
Tree Size | 4-6', 2-yr old 4-6' (+5/8''dia.), 2-yr Select |
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