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.

Height 10-15 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

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.

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Characteristics & Attributes

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