Pineapple Pear Tree
Description
Oh, the memories! You may recall this taste-treat of an heirloom pear from your childhood. Its distinctive pineapple-y flavor is like no other, with a sweet, tropical taste that is simply delectable. The large fruit is yellow with a red blush, and keeps very well. Excellent for canning/cooking. Tree bears a large crop at a young age, and only requires 150 chill hours to complete the fruiting cycle. Self-pollinating. A reliable pollinator for other pear trees as well. Ripens in August.
Characteristics
Bloom Time | Early |
Fruit Color | Yellow |
Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | August |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
Taste | Sweet |
Years to Bear | 2 - 3 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Questions & Answers
We appreciate you reaching out to us. This pear tree is indeed fire blight resistant.
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I have those conditions in my yard and the apple trees grow great. Apples are related to pears so pears should do well also. The only thing that happens is that the roots tend to be shallower so make sure to prop the tree up so it doesn't blow over in a bad storm.
We appreciate you reaching out to us. This pear tree is indeed fire blight resistant.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
Each pear tree has attributes that are specific to the individual variety; some may often share these attributes. I’m not sure I understand your question in trying to compare a generalized non specific pear variety tree to the pineapple pear tree.
I too have not eaten of this tree yet, but for all my other pears, they taste best if you gather them as they fall off the tree. If you do not want to gather every day, a gentle shake every few days will give you a little pear shower.
I am no expert, but I would cover the tree for the duration of the cold weather. Obviously, the cold will not last long enough to freeze the ground and roots.
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In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!
Thank you for your question. First, do a soil test to check the pH (it should be between 5.5 - 6.5 for apple trees) and see which nutrients it might be missing. Then fertilize accordingly. Is the tree getting at least 6 hours of full sun? Are your trees compatible pollinators, or the same variety? If the latter, that's why you're not getting a crop. There are other reasons a tree might not be bearing fruit as you expect. This article details some basic fruit tree requirements for fruit production.
//www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/fruit-tree-blooming-bearing-problems
Its distinctive pineapple-y flavor is like no other, with a sweet, tropical taste. AS for leaves they typically turn an Autumn fall color before falling to the ground.
Canning
Hard to find variety, self pollinating and will pollinate others.
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To compliment my Bartlett pear tree