Grandpa's Choice™ Varieties
Grandpa tested hundreds of varieties over the years and the best of the best are his "choices".
Moonglow Pear

Moonglow Pear

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.

Moonglow Pear Pricing

Item # Description Price
3066 Moonglow Pear - OUT OF STOCK FOR THE SEASON $0.00 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 'Moonglow'
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.

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A Little History about Moonglow Pear

Developed by the USDA in Beltsville, Maryland and introduced in 1960.

Pyrus communis 'Moonglow' 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
• Very productive
• Spurry habit
• Upright habit
• Average vigor
• Early to bear
Harvest Period
• Late summer
Other Attributes
• Very juicy
• Grandpa's Nature Friendly™
• Short shelf-life
• Aromatic
• Complex flavor
• Sweet
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Frost Resistant
• Winter hardy
Skill Required
• Easy to grow
Uses
• Canning or freezing
• High dessert quality