Product Description
Now taking orders for Pear Trees
*** They ship from January through April ***
*** We ship to colder states beginning in late March and early April UNLESS you request it to ship earlier.
If you live above Virginia, please tell us in the comments if you would like your muscadine order shipped ASAP or if you prefer for us to ship in April 2026
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The Summercrisp Pear is a great cold hardy pear that ripens early season. It is well known for its crisp and juicy texture. The fruit is green with a distinct red blush. Unlike most pears, it does not require off tree ripening to have a soft texture. Fruit is very sweet. This variety is also fire blight resistant.
This pear can be eaten green as a crisp, juicy pear similar to an Asian pear. Or, when allowed to fully ripen, it is sweet and fine textured. Vigorous grower and a good pollinator. Zones: 4-8
Key Characteristics
- Taste & Texture: The fruit is sweet, juicy, and crisp, with an aromatic flavor. It should be consumed while still firm to avoid grittiness that can develop if allowed to yellow and over-ripen on the tree or at room temperature.
- Appearance: The pears are medium-sized, chartreuse green with a distinct red blush.
- Harvest & Storage: Harvest occurs in mid-August (late summer) when the fruit is still green with a red blush and very firm. When refrigerated immediately after picking, the fruit can be stored for up to two months.
- Tree & Growing Conditions: The tree is noted for being one of the most cold-hardy pear varieties (USDA Zones 4-8) and exhibits strong resistance to fire blight disease. It is a vigorous grower, typically reaching 10-15 feet in height when semi-dwarf.
- Pollination: The ‘Summercrisp’ pear is not self-fertile and requires a different pear variety nearby for cross-pollination to produce fruit. Suitable pollinators include ‘Parker’, ‘Patten’, ‘Anjou’, or ‘Bosc’ pears.
Uses
- Fresh Eating: This is where the ‘Summercrisp’ pear truly shines, as its unique crisp texture and sweetness are best appreciated when eaten fresh.
- Cooking/Baking: It can be used in cooking and baking, but is generally not recommended for canning, as the processing tends to highlight the grit cells.
- Home Orchards: Due to its cold hardiness, disease resistance, and reliable annual yield, it is an excellent choice for home gardeners and small-scale plantings in colder climates.
