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Moon Glow Pear, Standard

The Moonglow pear tree produces big, bold, blushed fruit. This beautiful, Bartlett-type pear is soft and juicy without being mushy. The tree is disease-resistant to fire blight and will bear fruit for years. A strong pollinator for other pear varieties. Originates from Maryland, introduced in 1960. 

Mature Size:18-20'
Spacing: 18-20'
Bloom Time: Early - Mid
Ripens/ Harvest: SeptmeberMoon Glow
Shade/Sun: Full Sun
Taste: Mild, Subacid
Years to Bear: 4-6
Zone Range: 5-8
Pollination: Cross pollination by another variety