A unique find! Discovered as a limb sport of Arirang Asian pear tree, Doug Keithly found a real winner. The fruit was noticeably different in that it ripened four weeks earlier and had a distinct shape and attractive russet color. He named the variety after the most precious thing he could think of – his wife Peggy.
The tree grows upright with a slight spreading nature. Its fruit is crisp and juicy with a green to golden yellow russeted skin. The fruit’s flesh is white with slight cream-yellow tint. Its taste is sweet and refreshing with a pleasant aroma. Fruit shape is more conical than most Asian pears. Fruit keeps well in proper storage — approximately 8 months. Discovered in 2003 in Yakima, Washington. Cold-hardy. Ripens in late August. Pollinator required: choose another pear variety like New Century, Hosui, or Bartlett. May be covered by USPP #29,880 or other patents.
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Yellow |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Pollination | Pollinator Needed |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late August To Early September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Juicy, Sweet |
| Texture | Firm, Crisp |
| Years to Bear | 4 - 6 |
| Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' Tall X 9 - 11' Wide |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' Tall X 6 - 7' Wide |
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' |
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