Name: Stark® SugarSweet Pear Tree
Brand: Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
Rating: 3.8 (6 reviews)

Description

Super-sweet taste, super-smooth texture. This tree bears large green-yellow fruit that our office taste tests awarded “best-tasting pear”. Also gorgeous in spring when fragrant white flowers bloom. Originates from France in 1996. Harvest in early September. Best pollinators: Stark® Honeysweet or Bartlett. See more recommended pollinators below.

Characteristics

Bloom Color	White
Chill Hours	1000
Fruit Color	Yellow Green
Fruit Size	Large
Hardiness Zone Range	5 - 7
Pollination	Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest	Early September

Shade/Sun	Full Sun
Soil Composition	Loamy
Soil Moisture	Well Drained
Soil pH Level	6.0 - 7.0
Texture	Smooth
Years to Bear	4 - 6

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 7

My Hardiness Zone 6B

Based on your zip code, 43215

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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

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Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.