A cross between Nijesseiki Asian Pear and Red Bartlett. Maxie Pear produces a reddish skinned crisp, sweet, juicy and fragrant fruit. Scab resistant.
ZONE: 5-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early blooming. For appropriate cross pollination click HERE.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Thin fruit ruthlessly to 7-8" between each piece, especially during the tree's early years. Ripens mid-September. Fruit does not ripen off tree, so check fruit regularly to see if the stem releases from the tree easily when you lift it, and also check to see if seeds have turned brown.
CHILL HOURS: 450 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good. Scab resistant.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity*
