Moonglow Pear Tree

Moonglow Pear is a smart choice for any home orchard — and not just for the fruit. Its large, blushed, beautifully juicy pears are reason enough to plant it, but Moonglow’s exceptional fire blight resistance and value as a pollinator for other pear varieties make it one of the most practical and hardworking trees you can add to your yard. Introduced in Maryland in 1960, it’s been a reliable home orchard staple for over 60 years.

Large, Juicy Pears With a Silky Texture

Moonglow produces medium-to-large fruit with a golden-yellow skin and attractive red blush — similar in appearance to Bartlett but with its own distinct character. The flesh is soft and exceptionally juicy with a mild, subacid flavor that’s smooth and satisfying without being overpowering. Unlike some soft pears that tip quickly into mushiness, Moonglow hits a pleasant window of silky, juicy perfection that makes it outstanding for fresh eating, canning, and freezing. Ripens in September.

One of the Most Fire Blight Resistant Pear Varieties Available

Fire blight is the most serious disease threat to pear trees — and Moonglow’s strong resistance to it is a genuine differentiator. For home growers who want a low-stress, low-spray pear tree that holds up season after season, that resistance translates directly into a healthier, longer-lived tree and more consistent harvests over time.

A Valuable Pollinator for Your Orchard

Beyond its own fruit production, Moonglow is an effective pollinator for a wide range of other pear varieties. If you’re growing Bartlett, Seckel, Bosc, or other European pears, pairing them with Moonglow can meaningfully improve yields across your entire orchard.

Why Growers Choose Moonglow

• Exceptional fire blight resistance — one of the most disease-resistant pear varieties available
• Large, juicy, beautifully blushed fruit — mild, subacid flavor with silky soft texture
• Outstanding for fresh eating, canning, and freezing — versatile and rewarding at harvest
• Valuable cross-pollinator — improves yields for many other pear varieties
• Proven variety — over 60 years of reliable home orchard performance

Pollination

Moonglow requires a compatible pear variety planted within 100 feet for reliable fruit production.