Pear trees - Pyrus Summercrisp
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Pear ''Summercrisp'' Large Semi-Dwarf (OHxF97)
European Variety
Early and very hardy pear tree, produces greenish-yellow fruits with a hint of pink. Its flesh is juicy and crisp with an exquisite taste and low acidity. Its fruits can be stored for up to 2 months. Make sure you have neutral soil amended with soil, compost, and other natural inputs for growing a fruit tree, depending on the condition of your existing soil. Pruning should be done in late winter, before bud break, or in mid-summer. In the fall, install a white protective spiral on the trunk to protect against rodents for the winter.
Pollination: Self-sterile. Requires another pear tree for pollination.
Compatible varieties: Beauté Flamande pear, Harrow sweet pear, Red Clapp pear, Beurré Giffard pear, Bonne Louise de Jersey pear, Bosc pear, Conference pear, Dewdrop pear, Gin pear, Harovin Bounty pear, Harrow delight pear, Harrow Gold pear, Loma pear, Maxine pear, Passe Crassane pear, Savignac pear, Seckel pear, Ste-Sophie pear, Clapps Favourite pear, Lorraine pear, Moonglow pear, Northbrite pear, So Sweet pear, Patten pear.
Planting distance between trees: 12-14 feet.
Hardiness zone: 3b
Diseases: Good resistance to fire blight and some resistance to scab.