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Large MOONGLOW PEAR TREES - $39
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OTHE PEAR VARIETIES AVAILABLE FOR $39 each ARE Keiffer, Bartlett and Pineapple.
MANY OTHER TYPES OF TREES AND PLANTS AVAILABLE
CASH OR CHECK ONLY
Available Sunday through Friday 10-6
Not Available on Saturdays
Pick up is in my yard at
3095 Dave Ward Drive Conway AR
“Plants That Will Thrive
Are Worth The Drive”
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON MOONGLOW PEAR TREES.
Overview
The Moonglow Pear Tree (Pyrus communis 'Moonglow') is a popular European pear cultivar introduced by the USDA in 1960. It is widely grown in home orchards for its large, low-acid fruit and strong disease resistance.
Key Characteristics & Fruit
* Fruit Type: Medium to large European pears with greenish-brown or golden-yellow skin and a soft pink-red blush.
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* Flesh & Flavor: Creamy, white, juicy flesh with a mild, sweet, subacid flavor and very low grit.
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* Harvest & Ripening: Ripens early to mid-August (typically about two weeks before the Bartlett pear).
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* Uses: Ideal for fresh eating, canning, baking, and preserving.
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* Disease Resistance: Exceptionally strong resistance to fire blight, making it a reliable choice for humid and unpredictable climates.
Growing Requirements & Tree Size
* USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 through 9
* Chill Hours: Requires approximately 500 to 700 chill hours (temperatures between 32°F and 45°F).
* Sun & Soil: Prefers full sun and well-drained loamy, sandy, or clay soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0 (neutral to slightly acidic).
* Mature Size:
* Standard: 18 to 30 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide.
* Semi-Dwarf / Dwarf: 8 to 15 feet tall.
* Bearing Age: Typically begins producing fruit in 2 to 6 years.
Pollination
* Not Self-Fertile: Moonglow is not self-pollinating and requires a compatible European or Asian pear variety nearby such as Bartlett or Kieffer planted within 50 to 100 feet for cross-pollination and a full harvest.