Pear, Prairie Welcome

Pyrus x ‘Jefwel’

Priced by size:

Size (HxW): 25’ x 15’

Fruit Size: 2”

Growth Habit: Upright

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 3

Green-yellow fruit ripens in early September

Excellent for fresh eating, baking and preserves

Glossy green foliage; turns yellow/gold in fall

Requires cross pollination

Fruit stores for 3-5 days in refrigerator

Produces fruit after 4-6 years after planting

White blooms form in mid-late May (shortly before apples)

Fast Growth Rate: 12-18”/year

Requires a cross pollinator. Must be a different pear variety

Common concerns include:

Pear Leaf Scab can develop in high heat & humidity, does not affect the long term health of the tree
Moderate resistance to fireblight; do not prune in warm, humid weather (early spring/late fall only)

Plant Care:

- All pears grow best in a wind-sheltered area - Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil - For best fruiting yield, prune annually to avoid dense growth

Description

Size (HxW): 25’ x 15’

Fruit Size: 2”

Growth Habit: Upright

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 3

Green-yellow fruit ripens in early September
Excellent for fresh eating, baking and preserves
Glossy green foliage; turns yellow/gold in fall
Requires cross pollination
Fruit stores for 3-5 days in refrigerator
Produces fruit after 4-6 years after planting
White blooms form in mid-late May (shortly before apples)
Fast Growth Rate: 12-18”/year
Requires a cross pollinator. Must be a different pear variety
Common concerns include:
- Pear Leaf Scab can develop in high heat & humidity, does not affect the long term health of the tree
- Moderate resistance to fireblight; do not prune in warm, humid weather (early spring/late fall only)