Re: Pears

Have you considered the Asian [aka apple] pear? Different species [Pyrus pyrifolia] from the various European common pears [P. commumis], but grows in the same zone range--4b to 9a. It's also a better keeper and more resistant to fire blight. Fruits of the "Korean" cultivar can get as big as softballs. Very nice. 

On Jan 29, 2007, at 11:27 AM, Johnson Cyndi D Civ 95 CG/SCSRT wrote:


 Can't decide if I want another peach or if I
should try a pear tree, we've never grown one of those before.

Cyndi



Island Jim
Southwest Florida
27.1 N, 82.4 W
Hardiness Zone 10
Heat Zone 10
Sunset Zone 25
Minimum 30 F [-1 C]
Maximum 100 F [38 C]

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