Pyrus communis Potomac - Potomac Pear
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Potomac Pear

Pyrus communis 'Potomac'
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Potomac has moderate sized, light green fruit with a buttery, fine textured flesh. The flavor is pleasingly subacid with a mild aroma. Trees are moderately vigorous with good fireblight resistance.

Potomac is a Moonglow x Buerre D/Anjou cross developed by the USDA and The Ohio State University.

Potomac is modeately vigorous and is similar to Anjou in early bearing and production.

Height
10-15
Spread
8-12
Zone
5-8
Color
Greenish yellow
Categories
Disease Resistant Varieties
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