Maxie Asian x European Pear
Pyrus communis x pyrifolia 'Maxie'
This cross between Max Red Bartlett European and Nijissiki Asian pears provides the delicious Bartlett flavor with the crisp, juicy texture of Nijisseki. The fruit is round and a beautiful orange red.
It ripens in September and is resistant to pear scab.
Hardy to USDA Zone: 5
Chill Hours Needed: Unverified/400-450 is average chill needed for Asian pears
Mature Height: 15' (Semi Dwarf)
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: Late Summer
Pollination: Needs a different variety of Asian pear as a pollinizer partner
Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: OHxF87
Read our Asian Pear Growing Guide
Pyrus communis x pyrifolia 'Maxie'
This cross between Max Red Bartlett European and Nijissiki Asian pears provides the delicious Bartlett flavor with the crisp, juicy texture of Nijisseki. The fruit is round and a beautiful orange red.
It ripens in September and is resistant to pear scab.
Hardy to USDA Zone: 5
Chill Hours Needed: Unverified/400-450 is average chill needed for Asian pears
Mature Height: 15' (Semi Dwarf)
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: Late Summer
Pollination: Needs a different variety of Asian pear as a pollinizer partner
Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: OHxF87
Read our Asian Pear Growing Guide
Description
Pyrus communis x pyrifolia 'Maxie'
This cross between Max Red Bartlett European and Nijissiki Asian pears provides the delicious Bartlett flavor with the crisp, juicy texture of Nijisseki. The fruit is round and a beautiful orange red.
It ripens in September and is resistant to pear scab.
Hardy to USDA Zone: 5
Chill Hours Needed: Unverified/400-450 is average chill needed for Asian pears
Mature Height: 15' (Semi Dwarf)
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: Late Summer
Pollination: Needs a different variety of Asian pear as a pollinizer partner
Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: OHxF87
Read our Asian Pear Growing Guide
