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Starkrimson® Red Pear Tree

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Description

A real attention-getter. Most red pears are just blushed, but this fruit’s skin is solid red when ripe. Fruit has fine flavor that holds up when cooked, canned, frozen and of course eaten fresh. Tree is vigorous and bears heavy crops. May have some susceptibility to fire blight. Ripens in August. Best pollinators: Starking® Delicious™ or Moonglow. Kalle cultivar

Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Fruit Color Red
Hardiness Zone Range 5 - 8
Pollination Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest August
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Taste Spicy
Texture Smooth,firm
Years to Bear 4 - 6

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 8
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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.

Planting & Care

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