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Potomac Pear
Pyrus communis 'Potomac'
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.
- Height: 10-15
- Spread: 8-12
- Zone: 5-8
- Color: Greenish yellow
- Address: P.O. Box 773,
Coloma, MI 49038 Phone: 1-877-800-0077 Web: www.grandpasorchard.com