
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.
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