
Pear, Tawara (Pyrus Tawara ('Tawara Oriental')) - Asian Pear, 7 gal.
This fruiting Asian pear, grown mainly for its edible fruit, has an upright oval form with glossy green foliage which looks great all season long. Tree Features: Bloom Color: White Bloom Time: mid Spring Mature Height: 15-18 ft Mature Spread: 8-12 ft Harvest: mid August Zone: 4-7 Pollination: Self-fertile, but cross-pollination by a different variety of mid Spring blooming Asian pear tree within 50 feet is key to its growth and success. Placement: Full Sun Nursery Stock Specifications: Pot Size: 7 gallon Age: 3+ years old, fruiting Fruit Profile: Color: Tan to yellow Texture: Firm & crisp Taste: Cross between apple and pear Cooking: Excellent for fresh eating or canning Other notes: Upright, oval form Yellow fall color Care: Feed twice a year with a slow release fertilizer. Fertilize in early spring before growth starts and late fall after the leaves have fallen and the ground isn't yet frozen