Moonglow Pear Trees
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Developed by the USDA in Maryland and released in 1960, the Moonglow Pear’s brownish-green skin covers soft flesh with a sweet mild flavor. It's an early producer with fruit ready for picking in mid-August. The trees need a pollinator to produce fruit. Fruit is thin skinned, yellow that blushes red, and quite juicy. Excellent early ripener. They are an excellent pear for juicing or canning projects and after ripening, are wonderful when eaten fresh. Tree is known for is resistance to many common pear diseases with a notable resistance to fireblight.
USDA Zone: 4-9
Mature Heights:
OHxF 333~ 12-17' Tall at Maturity; (large) Dwarf
OHxF 97 Semi-Dwarf ~17-21' tall at Maturity
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: August
Pollination: Required
Scientific Name: Pyrus communis 'Moonglow'