Moonglow Pear

Pyrus communis 'Moonglow'

Grandpa's Nature's Friendly™ Moonglow Pear is for home gardens. It is a medium-large, dull yellow fruit with a pink blush and it's white flesh is mildly juicy, soft and has a smooth texture. It's excellent, mild flavor with almost no grit cells makes it an excellent pair for fresh use and canning. Ripens from mid August to mid September, just before Bartlett.

Pricing

Moonglow Pear on Semi-Standard (OHxF 87 or 97) root, Large 1/2-5/8" caliper grade    -    $20.99 Moonglow Pear on Semi-Dwarf (OHxF 333) root, Large 1/2-5/8" caliper grade    -    $20.99

Height 10-15 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Moonglow is one of the most highly resistant varieties of pear. It is also a good pollinator for other varieties. The tree is very vigorous and upright, with a lot of fruiting spurs. It will fruit ealry and heavily.

A Little History Developed by the USDA in Beltsville, Maryland and introduced in 1960.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Excellent pollinizer • Pollinizer needed • Early blooming	Disease Resistance • Fire Blight Resistance • Russet resistance • Scab resistance	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Early to bear • Very productive • Spurry habit • Upright habit • Average vigor
Harvest Period • Late summer	Other Attributes • Sweet • Very juicy • Grandpa's Nature Friendly™ • Short shelf-life • Aromatic • Complex flavor	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Frost Resistant • Winter hardy	Skill Required • Easy to grow
Uses • High dessert quality • Canning or freezing