Maxie™ Pear Tree
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Description
A flavorful cross. This unique variety combines the Asian Nijisseiki pear with the European Red Bartlett pear. The result is a beautiful fruit that can be eaten at different stages of ripeness that reflect the best traits of both parents. Resistant to leaf and fruit pear scab. Heat-tolerant. Introduced circa 2004. Ripens in late August or early September. Best pollinators: Starking® Hardy Giant™ or Hosui. See more recommended pollinators below. Prem1P cultivar
Note: Stark Bro’s Nurseries grants to customer a royalty-free license to offer for sale, and to sell, the fruit produced by this variety, and to use the identified trademark with that fruit. Customer acknowledges that the genetic material of this variety is a trade secret breeding material owned by PREVAR® and its licensees. Customer must not propagate this variety, or use this variety for breeding purposes, and must take all reasonable and customary precautions to prevent any third parties from obtaining any propagatable material of this variety.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late August-early September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Crisp |
| Years to Bear | 4 - 6 |
| Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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