The Moonglow Pear is a variety of pear tree known for its delicious fruit and attractive appearance. Here's everything you need to know about the Moonglow Pear:
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Appearance: The Moonglow Pear tree is medium-sized and has an upright, pyramidal shape. It has glossy, dark green leaves that turn yellow in the fall. The tree produces beautiful white flowers in the spring.
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Fruit: The Moonglow Pear produces medium to large-sized fruit with a smooth, yellow-green skin. The fruit is sweet and juicy, with a mild flavor. It is excellent for eating fresh, canning, or baking.
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Harvesting: The fruit is typically ready for harvest in late summer or early fall, depending on the climate. You can determine if the pears are ripe by gently pressing near the stem. If it gives slightly, it is ready to be picked.
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Type:
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Tree
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Height:
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8’ - 20’
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Spread:
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6’ - 12'
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Spacing:
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10’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Summer, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Needs regular watering. Pears are particularly prone to fire blight, especially after wet and warm springs. Other issues include canker, powdery mildew, scab, and anthracnose. Possible pests include pear psylla, coddling moth and borers. Fallen fruit can be messy if not harvested.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas, Ponds and Streams, Edible Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Thyme, Bee Balm, Corsican Mint
IMAGES: Ruben Holthuijsen, Pears, (2) anonymous, Peras en árbol JMM, CC BY-SA 2.5, (3) Jean, Moonglow Pear
* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
