Nova pear is a good quality, juicy pear with melting flesh.  It can be used green or ripe and is large and round.  It appears to be self-fertile and ripens in mid-season in mid-September.  it is very hardy and reported to survive down to -50 degrees.  It may have some fire blight resistance and hangs well without dropping prematurely.

Nova pear was discovered in northern New York state.

Height

10-15

Spread

8-12

Zone

3-7

Color

Greenish yellow

Categories

Disease Resistant Varieties, 

Tags

Late blooming,  Self-fertile,  Fire Blight Resistance,  Large fruit,  Average vigor,  Spurry habit