Name: Red Sensation Pear Tree
Brand: Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
Rating: 3.6 (15 reviews)

Description

Deliciously sweet. This variety has a similar shape to Bartlett, but features higher sugar content. Its brilliant, bright-red skin makes it a dramatic dessert pear. Good when eaten fresh or canned. Originates from Victoria, Australia, in the early 1930s and introduced circa 1959. Harvest in late August. Best pollinators: Starking® Delicious™ or Moonglow. See more recommended pollinators below.

Characteristics

Bloom Color	White
Chill Hours	700
Fruit Color	Red
Fruit Size	Medium
Hardiness Zone Range	5 - 8
Pollination	Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest	Late August

Shade/Sun	Full Sun
Soil Composition	Loamy
Soil Moisture	Well Drained
Soil pH Level	6.0 - 7.0
Taste	Sweet
Texture	Firm
Years to Bear	4 - 6

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 8

My Hardiness Zone 6B

Based on your zip code, 43215

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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

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Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.