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Harrow Delight Pear

Pyrus communis 'Harrow Delight'

Harrow Delight is an excellent, early ripening backyard pear. The fruit is medium size with an attractive red blush over a yellow background. The flesh is very smooth and less gritty than most pears. It is highly fire-blight resistant!! Ripens near or ahead of Clapp's in early August.

Harrow Delight Pear Pricing

Item # Description Price
340 Harrow Delight Pear on Semi-Standard (OHxF 97) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade $22.99 Add Add to Cart
1578 Harrow Delight Pear on Semi-Dwarf (OHxF 333) Large 1/2"-5/8" caliper grade $21.99 Add Add to Cart

Height

10-15 Feet

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Spread

8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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Pyrus communis 'Harrow Delight'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Harrow Delight is known for its great degree of fire blight resistance. It pollinates well with Bartlett, Bosc, Anjou, Moonglow and most other pears.

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A Little History about Harrow Delight Pear

Harrow Delight was selected in 1982 at the Agriculture Canada Research Station in Harrow, Ontario, where many good peaches were also bred and introduced.

Pyrus communis 'Harrow Delight' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Pollinizer needed
Disease Resistance
• Fire Blight Resistance
• Russet resistance
Fruit Characteristics
• Medium size fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
• Upright habit
• Average vigor
• Spreading habit
• Spurry habit
Harvest Period
• Early summer
Other Attributes
• Very crisp
• Very juicy
• Short shelf-life
• Aromatic
• Sweet
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Very hardy
Skill Required
• Easy to grow
Uses
• Cooking or baking
• Good for sauce
• Juice or Cider
• Canning or freezing
• High dessert quality