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Pear - Hood

Pyrus communis
Large, golden yellow fruit with a creamy white flesh. Great for fresh eating as the flesh is crisp and sweet. Vigorous tree, resistant to blight. Subtropical variety Chill 350 hours.
Other Names: Subtropical Pear

$39.00

Specifications of Pear - Hood

Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From GraftedLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 2 compatible plants (Pollination Required)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months February, March

Fertiliser All Purpose

Plant Width 2-4m

Growth Rate Medium

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Pollinators for the Pear - Hood

To enable fruit to set pair with one of these pears that flower at the same time

Pear - Flordahome

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Large fruit with green skin and thin tender white flesh. The flesh is very sweet with a juicy melting mild taste. Stores well and is very productive. Subtropical variety, chill 350 hours.

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Pear - Hood Reviews & Tips

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Townfarm1
★★★ 15y ago

Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia

Has just arrived so will be planting on weekend.  Is going well.  Very wet when we planted it out but am anticipating it taking off when the weather improves a little.No flowers yet.

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