PEARS
Pears are relatively uncommon in our area, but there are several varieties that are hardy and easy to grow. They are a very beautiful landscape tree with a pyramidal shape and glossy green leaves. In addition, they have beautiful white flowers in the springtime. Pears do require cross pollination of a different variety for optimum fruit production.
European Pears have a soft, creamy texture while Asian Pears have a crips, apple-like texture. Several varieties of both are hardy to our Wyoming climate.
European Pears have a soft, creamy texture while Asian Pears have a crips, apple-like texture. Several varieties of both are hardy to our Wyoming climate.
2026 varieties
asian Pear, Juicy jewel
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Sweet and mild, with tropical overtones, this Asian Pear is ready to harvest by mid-August. Stores well, up to 2 or 3 months when refrigerated. Asian pears are partially self fruitful but it is advised to plant another Pear variety to ensure cross pollination and good fruit production.
RIPENS MID AUGUST ZONE 4 PARTIALLY SELF FRUITFUL |
asian pear, tawara
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Unusual dark tan to light brown fruit, tasting like a cross between apple and pear, with a crips texture. Fruit is excellent for canning. Partially self fruitful, but will benefit from cross pollination with another variety.
RIPENS SEPTEMBER ZONE 4 PARTIALLY SELF FRUITFUL |
EARLY GOLD
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Extremely hardy pear brings white spring blossoms and glossy green foliage which turns yellow to purple in fall. Early maturing green-gold fruit for fresh eating and preserves. Cross-pollinate with another pear for consistent yield.
RIPENS MID AUGUST ZONE 3 REQUIRES POLLINATOR |
GOLDEN SPICE
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Golden Spice Pear is a small tree that is typically grown for its edible qualities. It produces yellow oblong pears with a red blush and white flesh which are usually ready for picking from late summer to early fall. These pears have a sweet taste and a crisp texture.
RIPENS LATE AUGUST ZONE 4 REQUIRES POLLINATOR |
SUMMERCRISP
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A very hardy variety that is resistant to fireblight. Summercrisp pears are harvested mid-August, when the fruit is crisp and still green with a red blush. Fruit harvested at that time is sweet and crisp, and may be stored up to 2 months.
RIPENS MID AUGUST ZONE 3 REQUIRES POLLINATOR |