Pound European Pear Size:Semi-Dwarf (4'-5') well sealed nuts

well sealed nuts

This outstanding Patrick Pons-Worley hybrid is vigorous and blooms from late spring until fall

they look like golden orbs hanging on the tree as Halloween approaches

Pyris communis 'Blake's Pride'

Ripening Time: August - September

Pound European Pear Size:Semi-Dwarf (4'-5') well sealed nutsPyrus communis 'Pound' One of the largest winter storage pears, each fruit weighing a pound or sometimes two. Pound was a favorite for hundreds of years in America, England and France where it is called Belle Angevine. Pound possibly dates back to Roman times. We got our start from a National Park orchard Raintree helped to restore on San Juan Island, WA, that was originally planted in 1870. The green pear has firm flesh that turns yellow and is