Shenandoah Pear Tree
$125.00
Begins shipping early September.
Zones 5 - 8
Pollinator required to bear fruit
Begins shipping
early September
Zones 5 - 8
Pollinator required to bear fruit
Worry-free, spectacular pears!
So juicy, with a sub-acid flavor that’s mild and sweet. The fruit is large and resembles a Bartlett in shape and color, and stores well for up to 5 months. Developed by USDA horticulturist Richard Bell, his third blight-resistant pear. Ripens in September. Pollinator required: Choose Bartlett, Comice, Seckel or Anjou.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Yellow Green |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Ripens/Harvest | September |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Taste | Sweet, sub-acid |
| Texture | Juicy |
| Soil pH Level | 6-7 |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Shade Level | Full Sun |
| Years to Bear | 4-6 |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5-8 |
Size & Spacing
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant a different variety within 15 meters (50 feet) for best pollination.
Recommended Pollinators: Bartlett, Comice, Seckel or Anjou
How do I find my Hardiness Zone?
Canada’s Plant Hardiness Zones will tell you which plants will do well in your particular climate. Each zone is determined by the lowest average winter temperature recorded in a given area. Hardiness Zone information is included on all tree and plant product pages, so you know instantly whether a certain plant is likely to succeed where you live. Natural Resources Canada provides helpful options to find your zone:
Brandon B –
Planted late in spring planting season last year. Made it through winter well , leafing out nicely with some blooms. Growing great this year despite planting in hot weather last year. Seems to be hardy , happy with pear so far. Can’t wait for some delicious pears in the future
Lazy But Not Crazy Lazy But Not Crazy –
Unfortunately the tree did not survive . I think the hot dry weather preceded by the terribly wet weather may have taken a toll.
Susan Fox –
The pear tree arrived in good condition and is growing well!
Jody Perkins –
Shenandoah Pear It’s really doing well! It weathered the heat and looks like it will be strong & hardy!
Gary Grogan –
I received the pear tree and it had no feeder roots and the “tap root” was at a 90 degree angle about 4 inches from the graft. After rigorous pampering, the tree finally gave up. The lack of quality control certainly needs to be addressed.