Harrow Sweet Pear

Pyrus communis 'Harrow Sweet'

Harrow Sweet is an excellent late season pear, ripening with Bosc. It is known for its high quality fruit and early production. It has very good cold hardiness and resistance to fire blight. The fruit is yellow skinned with a red blush and only a very slight russeting. The flesh is white, very sweet and juicy and flavorful. It will keep well.

Height 10-15 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Pyrus communis 'Harrow Sweet' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Harrow Sweet is a somewhat upright to spreading tree. It can be pollinated by Bartlett.

A Little History about Harrow Sweet Pear Harrow Sweet was selected in 1980 at the Aagriculture Canada Research Station in Harrow, Ontario, where many good peaches were also bred and introduced.

Pyrus communis 'Harrow Sweet' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed	Disease Resistance • Fire Blight Resistance	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Spurry habit • Upright habit
Harvest Period • Mid-September	Other Attributes • Very juicy • Long-term keeper • Aromatic • Sweet • Very crisp	Site Requirements • Very hardy • Full Sun	Skill Required • Average skill
Uses • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking • Canning or freezing