Tyson Antique Pear Tree
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Description
Also called Early Sugar Pear, Summer Seckel
Ripens early! Sometimes called a “Summer Seckel”, the fruit is sugar-sweet with a hint of spice. Pears are yellow, medium in size and juicy — excellent fresh or canned. Productive tree. Originates from Jenkintown, Pennsylvania in 1794. Disease-resistant to fire blight. Harvest in early August. Best pollinators: Starking® Delicious™ or Moonglow.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink, White |
| Fruit Color | Yellow Green |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | Early August |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Spicy, Sweet |
| Texture | Crisp |
| Years to Bear | 4 - 6 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 8
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Planting & Care
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