Summercrisp pear
MNRC - Recognized for many years as the hardiest pear from the University of Minnesota, released in 1985. Free of fire blight. An annual bearer. Fruit is pyriform in shape, 2.5-3" in diameter and 3-3.5" long. Blooms early in May. The fruit should be harvested in mid-August when 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. Use either 'Parker' or 'Patten' as pollinator.
Click for pricing| Latin Name | Pyrus 'Summercrisp' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Summercrisp pear |
| Max Height | 12 to 15' |
| Max Width | 8 to 12' |
| Zone | 4 to 8 |