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