Pear Moonglow

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Edible Qualities

Moonglow Pear is a medium-sized tree that is commonly grown for its edible qualities. It produces light green oblong pears (which are botanically known as 'pomes') with a red blush which are usually ready for picking in late summer. The fruit will often fade to yellow over time. The pears have a sweet taste and a firm texture.

Planting and Growing

Moonglow Pear will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity | with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground | and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate | and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. This variety requires a different selection of the same species growing nearby in order to set fruit.

This tree is typically grown in a designated area of the yard because of its mature size and spread. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions | but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

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