Moonglow Pear
Pyrus communis 'Moonglow'
It's a wonderful night for a Moonglow pear! Known for it's early ripening, satin smooth texture, and generous size, these pears are perfect eating fresh on an August night!
Moonglow pears are fragrant, with a strong juicy flavor that rivals the best summer pears. Introduced in 1960, Moonglow pears are early to mature and ripen, about two weeks after Bartlett. Their texture is smooth with few grit cells.
Moonglow pears are disease resistant, with a strong resistance to fireblight, making Moonglow a favorite of farmer's market fruit stands and home growers. Blooms early-midseason, bloom category 2.
Cold Hardy to USDA Zone: 5
Mature Height: 15' (Semi Dwarf)
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: Summer
Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer
Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: OHxF87
Read our Pear Growing Guide
Pyrus communis 'Moonglow'
It's a wonderful night for a Moonglow pear! Known for it's early ripening, satin smooth texture, and generous size, these pears are perfect eating fresh on an August night!
Moonglow pears are fragrant, with a strong juicy flavor that rivals the best summer pears. Introduced in 1960, Moonglow pears are early to mature and ripen, about two weeks after Bartlett. Their texture is smooth with few grit cells.
Moonglow pears are disease resistant, with a strong resistance to fireblight, making Moonglow a favorite of farmer's market fruit stands and home growers. Blooms early-midseason, bloom category 2.
Cold Hardy to USDA Zone: 5
Mature Height: 15' (Semi Dwarf)
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: Summer
Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer
Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: OHxF87
Read our Pear Growing Guide
Description
Pyrus communis 'Moonglow'
It's a wonderful night for a Moonglow pear! Known for it's early ripening, satin smooth texture, and generous size, these pears are perfect eating fresh on an August night!
Moonglow pears are fragrant, with a strong juicy flavor that rivals the best summer pears. Introduced in 1960, Moonglow pears are early to mature and ripen, about two weeks after Bartlett. Their texture is smooth with few grit cells.
Moonglow pears are disease resistant, with a strong resistance to fireblight, making Moonglow a favorite of farmer's market fruit stands and home growers. Blooms early-midseason, bloom category 2.
Cold Hardy to USDA Zone: 5
Mature Height: 15' (Semi Dwarf)
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: Summer
Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer
Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: OHxF87
Read our Pear Growing Guide
