Golden Russet Bosc Pear Tree
Description
Any way you slice ‘em, the possibilities are endless. “Pears” perfectly with cheese, baked, roasted or eaten fresh. This fruit has the classic Bosc pear shape and is true to its name with a russet brown skin and yellowish-white flesh. Discovered in an orchard in Oregon. Best pollinator: Bartlett. See more recommended pollinators below. Ripens in late September.
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Characteristics
Bloom Color | Pink, White |
Bloom Time | Mid |
Fruit Color | Brown |
Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
Pollination | Pollinator Required |
Ripens/Harvest | Late September |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
Taste | Sweet |
Years to Bear | 4 - 7 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Standard | 18 - 20' tall x 12 - 13' wide |
Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' tall x 9 - 11' wide |
Dwarf | 8 - 10' tall x 6 - 7' wide |
Recommended Spacing
Standard | 18 - 20' |
Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' |
Dwarf | 8 - 10' |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow pear trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Shipping Information
Arrives when it's time to plant
Questions & Answers
I am in 9A zone
Hi Gretchen, You might be able to find a zone 9 compatible pear tree from another source if we do not have one at this time.
Our website has a special feature that will help you find the best plants for you to grow in your area. Simply enter your zip code in our Hardiness Zone Finder and as you browse our page, you’ll see a small check mark next to products that are hardy to your growing zone!
https://www.starkbros.com/zone-finder
Kieffer, Seckel, Starking Delicious, Moonglow, Magness and Harrow Delight may have some resistance, but best plan is prevention. Don’t fertilize heavily, prune only in dormancy, and spray with antibiotic or copper during blooming..
Absolutely! These pears are great for canning and last a very long time in cold storage too!
Typically pollination happens when the trees are planted within 100 feet of one another and ideally 50 feet. I do not believe the orchards 5-7 miles away will pollinate your tree,
We appreciate you reaching out to us. You can find the years-to-bear information in the Characteristics section, near the top of the page, underneath the description. This tree takes 4-7 years to bear.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
We appreciate you reaching out to us. We use several different rootstocks, depending upon the desired result and what is available. For that reason, we're unable to guarantee a specific rootstock.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
The website only offers suggestions for pollinators, unfortunately it does not do this based on zone. This is why we list what zones it is compatible for and then you would need to choose accordingly. We do not always have the pollinating partner and in this case you may need to look locally for a pear tree variety that will thrive in your area.
That will depend upon which option you choose. Please see the "Choose an option" dropdown menu near the top of the page, which will show you the various sizes/options that are available. Yes a Seckle can pollinate this.
The same variety cannot pollinate itself. You will need another pear variety with a similar bloom time in order for good pollination to occur.
One species cannot pollinate another; for example, a plum cannot pollinate an apple, and a pear cannot pollinate a peach. A fruit tree that requires a pollinator needs a different variety of the same species that has a similar bloom time.
Because I wanted a traditional Bosc pear
Needed to add another item to get free shipping, these were on sale, I do well with pear trees, and bosc are great to eat
Bosc pears are my favorite variety of pear because, unlike many other varieties, they have a nice taste even if they are not completely soft yet.
sale price