{"title":"Early-Ripening Pear Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003ePears that come ripe in August here in Missoula. They're the first pears of the year and a safe bet anywhere fall comes early. Like most summer pears they don't keep long, so plan on eating, canning or drying them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"mft-more\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eMore about early pears\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Russian pears \u003ca href=\"\/products\/krazulya-pear\"\u003eKrazulya\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/krasnobokaya-pear\"\u003eKrasnobokaya\u003c\/a\u003e are hardy to zone 2. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ure-pear\"\u003eUre\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hudar-pear\"\u003eHudar\u003c\/a\u003e take zone 3. Summercrisp is a University of Minnesota pear you eat crisp, and Hudar is self-fertile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ubileen-pear\"\u003eUbileen\u003c\/a\u003e is usually the first ripe and resists fire blight. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/giffard-pear\"\u003eBeurré Giffard\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clapps-favorite-pear\"\u003eClapp's Favorite\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stuttgarter-gaishirtle-pear\"\u003eStuttgarter Gaishirtle\u003c\/a\u003e round it out, all rated to zone 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick pears a little before they're ripe and let them finish on the counter. Left on the tree they go mealy at the core. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ripening-map\"\u003eripening map\u003c\/a\u003e moves these dates to your town, and the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pear-pollination-map\"\u003epear pollination map\u003c\/a\u003e helps you pick a partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the earliest ripening pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUbileen, around the start of August here, followed closely by Beurré Giffard, Hudar and Ure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat early pear is hardiest?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrazulya and Krasnobokaya, both hardy to zone 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen should I pick pears?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen they turn a little lighter green and come off with a twist. Then ripen them on the counter for a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"summercrisp-pear","title":"Summercrisp Pear (Spring 2027)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summercrisp Pear is a pear tree rated hardy to zone 3 in our ratings (winters to -40°F), not self-fertile, so it needs a different variety nearby as a pollenizer (bloom group 3 of 7, early-mid for a European pear), and it ripens about Aug 13 to Aug 27 in Missoula (our Missoula estimate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3 to 8. A bare number means the whole of zone 3, colder half included (winters to -40°F). Our notes have it taking -45°F. Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 800 hours (500 to 1,000). Published figures disagree, so treat this as a middle estimate. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#summercrisp-pear\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeds Cross-Pollination. Bloom group 3 of 7 (early-mid), mid spring here. Summercrisp needs a different pear nearby to set fruit. It makes lots of good pollen, so it is also one of the best early pollenizers for Beurre Giffard, Ure and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luscious-pear\"\u003eLuscious\u003c\/a\u003e. Good partners we carry: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ure-pear\"\u003eUre Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/giffard-pear\"\u003eBeurré Giffard Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/danjou-pear\"\u003eD'Anjou Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stuttgarter-gaishirtle-pear\"\u003eStuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear\u003c\/a\u003e and 25 more. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pear-pollination-map\"\u003ePear Pollination Map\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRipens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout Aug 13 to Aug 27 in Missoula (estimated for Missoula from published sources). Real years swing about a week either way. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ripening-map\"\u003eSee the date for your town\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRootstock and size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOHxF 87: semi-dwarf, about 14 to 19 ft tall unpruned. The most precocious OHxF stock. Ussurian: full size, about 20 to 30 ft tall unpruned. The hardiest pear species there is. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rootstocks\"\u003eOur rootstock guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh eating (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSometimes damaged by deer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root, 2-3 ft or 3-5 ft or 5-7 ft. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThese pears have done very well at Rod McIver’s orchard off Rose Crossing in Kalispell, MT, where temperatures reached -35°F on 1\/12\/24. \u003cem\u003eSummercrisp\u003c\/em\u003e showed no damage at these temps and has survived even colder conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eTree Growth and Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tree is upright to spreading, fairly precocious, and very well spurred. It's considered an excellent pollenizer for early-ripening pears and has good resistance to fireblight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eFruit Quality and Hardiness Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is medium-sized and best eaten when crisp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSummercrisp\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is hardy well into Zone 2, down to at least -45°F. However, Alaska growers in Fairbanks have not had success with these, as they’re hardy, but not quite to -45°F or colder. For that, we recommend the Russian pears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree Sizes and Rootstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese trees come in multiple different sizes and are grafted onto OHxF87, and OHxF Mix, and Pyrus ussurienses, with the OHxF hardy to roughly -45°F, and the P. ussuriensis hardy to -50F or more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"is-empty\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"is-empty\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eImage courtesy of University of Minnesota \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/trees.umn.edu\/summercrisp-pear-pyrus-summercrisp\"\u003e\u003cem\u003elink\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Summercrisp Pear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Summercrisp Pear need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Summercrisp Pear needs pollen from a different variety that blooms at about the same time. Summercrisp needs a different pear nearby to set fruit. It makes lots of good pollen, so it is also one of the best early pollenizers for \u003ca href=\"\/products\/giffard-pear\"\u003eBeurre Giffard\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ure-pear\"\u003eUre\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luscious-pear\"\u003eLuscious\u003c\/a\u003e. Partners we carry include Ure Pear, Beurré Giffard Pear, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/danjou-pear\"\u003eD'Anjou Pear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Summercrisp Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Summercrisp Pear hardy to zone 3, which means winters down to about -40°F. Our notes have it taking -45°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Summercrisp Pear need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 800 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 500 and 1,000. Published figures for it disagree, so treat that as a middle estimate. Most listings say about 800 chill hours. It blooms early, so spring frost is a bigger risk than chill. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#summercrisp-pear\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen does Summercrisp Pear ripen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Aug 13 to Aug 27 in Missoula, Montana (an estimate built from published sources and our climate). Warmer places run earlier and cooler places later; our ripening map converts the date to your town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow big does Summercrisp Pear get?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe graft Summercrisp Pear onto OHxF 87 (semi-dwarf), which makes a tree roughly 14 to 19 ft tall if you never prune it. Some sizes are on Ussurian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Summercrisp Pear good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Summercrisp Pear are fresh eating (6\/10).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Summercrisp Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes. Deer browse Summercrisp Pear now and then, so protect young plants where deer pressure is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"OHxF 87 Semi-Dwarf: 2-3 ft.","offer_id":45135329755202,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Semi-Dwarf OHxF mix: 2-3 ft. (One Year Older)","offer_id":42505021980738,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ussurian Full Size: 2-3 ft. (One Year Older)","offer_id":42505022079042,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OHxF 87 Semi-Dwarf: 3-5 ft.","offer_id":45135329787970,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Semi-Dwarf OHxF mix: 3-5 ft. (One Year Older)","offer_id":45135329820738,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ussurian Full Size: 3-5 ft.(One Year Older)","offer_id":42505022111810,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ussurian Full Size: 5-7 ft.(One Year Older) Pruned to 5 ft. for Shipping","offer_id":45135329853506,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/summercrisp-pear-on-tree.jpg?v=1789021110"},{"product_id":"ure-pear","title":"Ure Pear (Spring 2027)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ure Pear is a pear tree rated hardy to zone 3 in our ratings (winters to -40°F), not self-fertile, so it needs a different variety nearby as a pollenizer (bloom group 3 of 7, early-mid for a European pear), and it ripens about Aug 11 to Aug 25 in Missoula (our Missoula estimate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3 to 7. A bare number means the whole of zone 3, colder half included (winters to -40°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 800 hours (500 to 1,200). Our estimate. No published figure exists for this variety yet. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#ure-pear\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeds Cross-Pollination. Bloom group 3 of 7 (early-mid), mid spring here. Ure is not self-fruitful, so plant a second pear. Early hardy pears like Savignac or Summercrisp are the best partners. Good partners we carry: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/savignac-pear\"\u003eSavignac Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/danjou-pear\"\u003eD'Anjou Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stuttgarter-gaishirtle-pear\"\u003eStuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear\u003c\/a\u003e and 25 more. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pear-pollination-map\"\u003ePear Pollination Map\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRipens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout Aug 11 to Aug 25 in Missoula (a Missoula estimate from published sources). Real years swing about a week either way. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ripening-map\"\u003eSee the date for your town\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRootstock and size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUssurian: full size, about 20 to 30 ft tall unpruned. The hardiest pear species there is. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rootstocks\"\u003eOur rootstock guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh eating (8\/10), canning and freezing (8\/10), cooking and roasting (7\/10), ornamental value (6\/10), jams and jellies (6\/10), sauce and butter (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSometimes damaged by deer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root, 3-5 ft. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUre is a prairie-proven, ultra-cold-hardy pear grown primarily for reliability in harsh climates, with small “\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bartlett-pear\"\u003eBartlett\u003c\/a\u003e-type” fruit that can be genuinely enjoyable when picked mature and ripened off the tree. \\\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUre was introduced by the Morden, Manitoba Research Station in 1978.\u003cbr\u003eIn the Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association write-up, Ure is explicitly described as an interspecific cross of \u003cem\u003ePyrus ussuriensis\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003ePyrus communis\u003c\/em\u003e, and it notes the cultivar was named after Frank Ure, a Canadian pear breeder. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apfga.org\/hardy-pears-comments-and-observations\/\" title=\"HARDY PEARS – COMMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS – Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association\"\u003eAlaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is relatively small (about 2–2½ inches diameter), nearly round, thin-skinned, with good flavor, no astringency, and a smooth texture on tasted samples. \u003cbr\u003eUniversity of Minnesota Extension describes Ure as producing small “Bartlett-type” fruit with good flavor and lists harvest around mid-August in their recommendations for northern gardens. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/fruit\/growing-pears\" title=\"Growing pears in the home garden | UMN Extension\"\u003eUniversity of Minnesota Extension\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003ePractically: Ure is best treated as an early pear you pick firm and ripen off-tree for best eating quality (and it’s also very serviceable for canning\/cooking). (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/fruit\/growing-pears\" title=\"Growing pears in the home garden | UMN Extension\"\u003eUniversity of Minnesota Extension\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth Habit \u0026amp; Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUre is a smaller tree (to ~15 feet), however, given that we offer it on full size Ussurian pear rootstock, which generally pushes trees toward a larger, more vigorous, standard form the best way to reconcile this: expect Ure to be “moderate-sized for a hardy pear,” but don’t plan on it behaving like a tight semi-dwarf just because the cultivar can be compact in some settings. A safe long-term spacing band for Ure on Ussurian rootstock is about 16–20 feet (closer if you’ll prune annually to keep the canopy narrow, wider on rich soils or if you want minimal pruning).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUMN Extension states that in areas too cold for other pears, Ure can be grown with Golden Spice for pollen. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/fruit\/growing-pears\" title=\"Growing pears in the home garden | UMN Extension\"\u003eUniversity of Minnesota Extension\u003c\/a\u003e), although \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp\u003c\/a\u003e is also a known pollenizer for Ure as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCold Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe APFGA notes report that Clair Lammers had good survival of -46°F with his Ure in Fairbanks during the winter of 1989–90. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apfga.org\/hardy-pears-comments-and-observations\/\" title=\"HARDY PEARS – COMMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS – Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association\"\u003eAlaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003eSeparately, multiple nursery references rate Ure around -40°F (or roughly zone-3 class hardiness), but those are best treated as generalized ratings rather than a single verified event record. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thetreefarm.com\/pear-ure\" title=\"Pear, Ure\"\u003ethetreefarm.com\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo the best evidence-based way to say it is: Ure has at least one documented report of surviving -46°F, and it is widely treated in cold-climate guidance as one of the hardiest named pears commonly available that doesn't come from the South Ural Research Institute of Horticulture and Potato Growing. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apfga.org\/hardy-pears-comments-and-observations\/\" title=\"HARDY PEARS – COMMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS – Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association\"\u003eAlaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#777;margin-top:24px\"\u003ePhotos: “PI 541556 'Ure' fruit, 2006 (pyr2285.001.fruit.2006a)” by USDA-ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis (GRIN-Global), via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/npgsweb.ars-grin.gov\/gringlobal\/accessiondetail?id=1436492\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUSDA GRIN\u003c\/a\u003e, public domain; “PI 541556 'Ure' fruit, 2006 (pyr2285.001.fruit.2006b)” by USDA-ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis (GRIN-Global), via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/npgsweb.ars-grin.gov\/gringlobal\/accessiondetail?id=1436492\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUSDA GRIN\u003c\/a\u003e, public domain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Ure Pear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Ure Pear need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ure Pear needs pollen from a different variety that blooms at about the same time. Ure is not self-fruitful, so plant a second pear. Early hardy pears like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/savignac-pear\"\u003eSavignac\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp\u003c\/a\u003e are the best partners. Partners we carry include Summercrisp Pear, Savignac Pear, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/danjou-pear\"\u003eD'Anjou Pear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Ure Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Ure Pear hardy to zone 3, which means winters down to about -40°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Ure Pear need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 800 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 500 and 1,200. Nobody has published a chill figure for it, so that's our estimate from its relatives and origin. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#ure-pear\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen does Ure Pear ripen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Aug 11 to Aug 25 in Missoula, Montana (an estimate built from published sources and our climate). Warmer places run earlier and cooler places later; our ripening map converts the date to your town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow big does Ure Pear get?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe graft Ure Pear onto Ussurian (full size), which makes a tree roughly 20 to 30 ft tall if you never prune it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Ure Pear good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Ure Pear are fresh eating (8\/10), canning and freezing (8\/10), cooking and roasting (7\/10), ornamental value (6\/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Ure Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes. Deer browse Ure Pear now and then, so protect young plants where deer pressure is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Ussurian Pear Full Size: 3-5 ft.","offer_id":45143677829186,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ussurian Pear Full Size: 3-5 ft. (One Year Older)","offer_id":42508244877378,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/ure-pear-on-tree_83236eb9-14fe-404e-af1c-59a0a6043c4b.jpg?v=1791616276"},{"product_id":"hudar-pear","title":"Hudar Pear (Spring 2027)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hudar Pear is a pear tree rated hardy to zone 3 in our ratings (winters to -40°F), self-fertile, so one tree can crop (bloom group 4 of 7, mid for a European pear), and it ripens about Aug 10 to Aug 22 in Missoula (picked and dated at our place in Missoula).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3 to 7. A bare number means the whole of zone 3, colder half included (winters to -40°F). Our notes have it taking -50°F. Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 800 hours (600 to 1,100). Our estimate. No published figure exists for this variety yet. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#hudar-pear\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-Fertile. Bloom group 4 of 7 (mid), mid spring here. Two northern nurseries describe Hudar as self-fruitful, so a single tree should fruit. A second pear such as Nova will still help crops in cold springs. Nearby varieties that can boost the crop: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nova-pear\"\u003eNova Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bartlett-pear\"\u003eBartlett Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dana-hovey-pear\"\u003eDana Hovey Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/w0cjbu6yrtjetw48n6ga9edg4vgxoe\"\u003eFlemish Beauty Pear\u003c\/a\u003e and 29 more. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pear-pollination-map\"\u003ePear Pollination Map\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRipens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout Aug 10 to Aug 22 in Missoula (picked and dated off our own trees). Real years swing about a week either way. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ripening-map\"\u003eSee the date for your town\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRootstock and size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOHxF87: semi-dwarf, about 14 to 19 ft tall unpruned. The most precocious OHxF stock. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rootstocks\"\u003eOur rootstock guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh eating (6\/10), cooking and roasting (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSometimes damaged by deer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root, 3-4 ft or 4-6 ft or 2-4 ft. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eHudar Pear is a cold-climate pear that originated on the Hudar farm in Hammond, New York. Its parentage is not documented (it’s not a named breeding-program cross with known parents), and it has mainly spread through northern grower networks because of its reputation for hardiness and early ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eFruit Quality \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eHudar produces a yellow, juicy fruit that is good for eating and fair for canning. It is considered early ripening pear for cold climates (with timing reported around early September in Southcentral Alaska), and mid August in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana, which is an important trait for short seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eCold Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eWe have found conflicting reports on Hudar's hardiness. St. Lawrence nursery lists it is hardy to -50F or colder and University of Alaska Fairbanks Extension describes Hudar as \"hardy in Zones 1 and 2 and has survived three winters in Anchorage\", although they may be going off of St. Lawrence's observations for hardiness. This isn't to imply St. Lawrence is wrong, but there is also a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/alaskafruittrees\/home\/pears\"\u003esource\u003c\/a\u003e that says \"\u003cspan class=\"C9DxTc\"\u003eWe have tried \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp\u003c\/a\u003e, Hudar, Patten, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nova-pear\"\u003eNova\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ure-pear\"\u003eUre\u003c\/a\u003e - all perished, despite being \"zone 2 or 3\" hardy. Golden Spice seems to be made of tougher stuff. 5 trees made it through 4 winters so far\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C9DxTc\"\u003eWhat we do know is that Hudar survived -38F in Stevensville, MT from a high pressure air mass that came down from the arctic on 1\/13\/24. What would be helpful to know regarding the Alaska source includes details on location, soils, cultural practices, and when and at what temps the trees perished. We're confident in stating that Hudar in our experience the Bitterroot Valley is that at the minimum, Hudar is a solid zone 3b tree and likely even 3a.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"C9DxTc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003ePerformance in even colder interior sites can vary with microclimate, wind exposure, acclimation timing, and rootstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eOther Notable Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eEarly ripening is a major advantage for cold regions, where many pears fail to mature fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003ePears in general benefit from well-drained soils and good airflow; in cold valleys, siting on a slope with cold-air drainage can meaningfully improve both winter survival and bloom performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Hudar Pear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Hudar Pear need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Hudar Pear is self-fertile, so a single tree can set fruit. Two northern nurseries describe Hudar as self-fruitful, so a single tree should fruit. A second pear such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nova-pear\"\u003eNova\u003c\/a\u003e will still help crops in cold springs. Partners we carry include Nova Pear, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bartlett-pear\"\u003eBartlett Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dana-hovey-pear\"\u003eDana Hovey Pear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Hudar Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Hudar Pear hardy to zone 3, which means winters down to about -40°F. Our notes have it taking -50°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Hudar Pear need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 800 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 600 and 1,100. Nobody has published a chill figure for it, so that's our estimate from its relatives and origin. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#hudar-pear\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen does Hudar Pear ripen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Aug 10 to Aug 22 in Missoula, Montana (picked and dated off our own trees). Warmer places run earlier and cooler places later; our ripening map converts the date to your town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow big does Hudar Pear get?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe graft Hudar Pear onto OHxF87 (semi-dwarf), which makes a tree roughly 14 to 19 ft tall if you never prune it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Hudar Pear good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Hudar Pear are fresh eating (6\/10), cooking and roasting (6\/10).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Hudar Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes. Deer browse Hudar Pear now and then, so protect young plants where deer pressure is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"OHxF87 Semi-Dwarf: 3-4 ft.","offer_id":42499237380162,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OHxF87 Semi-Dwarf: 4-6 ft.","offer_id":45133531578434,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OHxF87 Semi-Dwarf: 2-4 ft. (One Year Older) Pruned to 5 ft. for Shipping","offer_id":45133531611202,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OHxF87 Semi-Dwarf: 4-6 ft. (One Year Older) Pruned to 5 ft. for Shipping","offer_id":45133531643970,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/hudar-pear-on-tree.jpg?v=1789020347"},{"product_id":"stuttgarter-gaishirtle-pear","title":"Stuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear (Spring 2027)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear is a pear tree rated hardy to zone 4 in our ratings (winters to -30°F), not self-fertile, so it needs a different variety nearby as a pollenizer (bloom group 3 of 7, early-mid for a European pear), and it ripens about Aug 12 to Aug 22 in Missoula (picked and dated at our place in Missoula).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 4 to 8. A bare number means the whole of zone 4, colder half included (winters to -30°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 800 hours (600 to 1,100). Our estimate. No published figure exists for this variety yet. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#stuttgarter-gaishirtle-pear\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeds Cross-Pollination. Bloom group 3 of 7 (early-mid), mid spring here. Stuttgarter Gaishirtle needs a pollenizer. Its bloom is early and long, and German sources name Bartlett (Williams) and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clapps-favorite-pear\"\u003eClapp's Favorite\u003c\/a\u003e as good partners. Good partners we carry: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bartlett-pear\"\u003eBartlett Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/danjou-pear\"\u003eD'Anjou Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ure-pear\"\u003eUre Pear\u003c\/a\u003e and 25 more. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pear-pollination-map\"\u003ePear Pollination Map\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRipens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout Aug 12 to Aug 22 in Missoula (picked and dated off our own trees). Real years swing about a week either way. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ripening-map\"\u003eSee the date for your town\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRootstock and size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOHxF 87: semi-dwarf, about 14 to 19 ft tall unpruned. The most precocious OHxF stock. Pyrus communis: full size, about 18 to 25 ft tall unpruned. European pear seedling. OHxF 333: semi-dwarf, about 12 to 18 ft tall unpruned. Resists fire blight and pear decline. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rootstocks\"\u003eOur rootstock guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh eating (9\/10), drying (8\/10), cooking and roasting (6\/10), jams and jellies (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSometimes damaged by deer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root, Semi-Dwarf: 3-5 ft or 3-5 ft or Semi-Dwarf: 5-7 ft. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStuttgarter Gaishirtle (also known as Geishirtl or Geishirtli) is Rod McIver and Luke Robinson’s all-time favorite pear. It is a versatile heirloom discovered around 1750 near Stuttgart, Germany, by a goatherd. Its name translates loosely to “little goatherd from Stuttgart.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaishirtle has long been prized for its versatility, valued both fresh at the table and for preservation. Some sources list it as a really good pear for drying, which I can't believe because they would all be eaten fresh by the time there is any left for drying. One drawback is that it does not have a long shelf life at all. Maybe week or two tops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried Gaishirtle pears are a traditional ingredient in Hutzelbrot, a classic German fruit bread, often made alongside dried plums. Because the fruit contains less tannic acid and juice than many traditional perry pears, it is generally considered less suitable for cider production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit Quality \u0026amp; Ripening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit ripens in Western Montana typically between the third and fourth week of August (the photo for this description was taken August 25th in Kalispell, MT). Flavor is excellent when fully ripe, with qualities that apparently carry particularly well through drying and preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCold Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaishirtle is hardy to approximately −35°F. It is unknown whether it can reliably survive colder temperatures, and we err on the side of caution when rating its hardiness. Notably, a long-lived tree survived for decades in a cold Zone 4 area of Kalispell, Montana, before being lost to a windstorm in 2024. If you are in much of eastern MT where temps can drop below -35F, steer clear of Gaishirtle and instead opt for one of our Russian pears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Notable Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pear with deep cultural and historical roots, valued as much for tradition and preservation as for fresh eating. Its combination of flavor, history, and adaptability make it a standout choice for growers interested in classic European pears with proven performance in fairly cold climates. Take it for what it’s worth, this pear has an incredible flavor. “The best pear I’ve had when picked ripe (when it is ready) off the tree.” - Luke\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Stuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Stuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Stuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear needs pollen from a different variety that blooms at about the same time. Stuttgarter Gaishirtle needs a pollenizer. Its bloom is early and long, and German sources name \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bartlett-pear\"\u003eBartlett\u003c\/a\u003e (Williams) and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clapps-favorite-pear\"\u003eClapp's Favorite\u003c\/a\u003e as good partners. Partners we carry include Bartlett Pear, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/danjou-pear\"\u003eD'Anjou Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp Pear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Stuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Stuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear hardy to zone 4, which means winters down to about -30°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Stuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 800 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 600 and 1,100. Nobody has published a chill figure for it, so that's our estimate from its relatives and origin. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#stuttgarter-gaishirtle-pear\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen does Stuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear ripen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Aug 12 to Aug 22 in Missoula, Montana (picked and dated off our own trees). Warmer places run earlier and cooler places later; our ripening map converts the date to your town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow big does Stuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear get?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe graft Stuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear onto OHxF 87 (semi-dwarf), which makes a tree roughly 14 to 19 ft tall if you never prune it. Some sizes are on Pyrus communis, OHxF 333.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Stuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Stuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear are fresh eating (9\/10), drying (8\/10), cooking and roasting (6\/10), jams and jellies (6\/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Stuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes. Deer browse Stuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear now and then, so protect young plants where deer pressure is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"OHxF 87: Semi-Dwarf: 3-5 ft.","offer_id":45133897138242,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pyrus communis Full Size: 3-5 ft. (One Year Older)","offer_id":42504999403586,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OHxF 333 Semi-Dwarf: 3-5 ft. (1 Year Older)","offer_id":45133897203778,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OHxF 87: Semi-Dwarf: 5-7 ft. (Pruned to 5 ft. for Shipping)","offer_id":45133897171010,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/stuttgarter-gaishirtle-pear-on-tree.jpg?v=1789021109"},{"product_id":"krazulya-pear","title":"Krazulya Pear (Spring 2027)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Krazulya Pear is a pear tree rated hardy to zone 2 in our ratings (winters to -50°F), not self-fertile, so it needs a different variety nearby as a pollenizer (bloom group 3 of 7, early-mid for a European pear), and it ripens about Aug 16 to Aug 30 in Missoula (our Missoula estimate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 2 to 7. A bare number means the whole of zone 2, colder half included (winters to -50°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 800 hours (600 to 1,200). Our estimate. No published figure exists for this variety yet. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#krazulya-pear\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeds Cross-Pollination. Bloom group 3 of 7 (early-mid), mid spring here. Krazulya needs a pollenizer. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/larinskaya-pear\"\u003eLarinskaya\u003c\/a\u003e and our other Russian pears should bloom with it. Good partners we carry: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/danjou-pear\"\u003eD'Anjou Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stuttgarter-gaishirtle-pear\"\u003eStuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ure-pear\"\u003eUre Pear\u003c\/a\u003e and 25 more. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pear-pollination-map\"\u003ePear Pollination Map\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRipens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout Aug 16 to Aug 30 in Missoula (a Missoula estimate from published sources). Real years swing about a week either way. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ripening-map\"\u003eSee the date for your town\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRootstock and size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOHxF 333: semi-dwarf, about 12 to 18 ft tall unpruned. Resists fire blight and pear decline. Ussurian: full size, about 20 to 30 ft tall unpruned. The hardiest pear species there is. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rootstocks\"\u003eOur rootstock guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh eating (8\/10), juice and sweet cider (7\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSometimes damaged by deer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root, Semi-Dwarf: 2-3 ft or 3-5 ft or 5-7 ft. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown in Russian as Красуля, pronounced KRAH-soo-lyah (not sure why the English spelling isn't Krasulya), Krazulya is one of our newest pears we have grown. Given that we do not have experience growing it, and that it is hard to find original info on this pear in the U.S., we have translated from this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%B6%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%86%D1%8B13.%D1%80%D1%84\/product\/grusha-krasulya\/\"\u003eRussian site here,\u003c\/a\u003e and put it in our own words (without altering any of the information). We also added a piece on hardiness from Les McCartney's experience growing it in Bozeman, Montana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Breeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eKrazulya is a cold-hardy summer pear developed at the South Ural Research Institute of Fruit and Vegetable Growing from a cross between Pozdnyaya and Malenkaya Radost. The variety was bred by E. A. Falkenberg and selected for reliability, flavor, and resilience in harsh continental climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eTree Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eThe tree is moderately vigorous, forming a rounded, well-balanced crown. Branches emerge from the trunk at nearly right angles, giving the tree a strong, open structure. Occasional thorns are present on the branches. The bark on the trunk and main scaffold limbs is greenish and lightly peeling, a distinctive visual trait of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eFruiting occurs primarily on spurs, fruiting twigs, and one-year-old wood, contributing to consistent production once the tree is established. Shoots are straight, brown, and smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eLeaves \u0026amp; Flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eLeaves are medium-sized, broad, and rounded, with a short pointed tip and a healthy green color. In spring, Krazulya produces large, white, fragrant flowers with oval petals, offering both ornamental value and strong pollination potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eFruit Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eFruits average 90–120 grams, with a rounded, bergamot-like shape. The skin is thin, smooth, and slightly oily. At harvest maturity, fruit is green, often with a light red blush on a smaller portion of the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eAs the fruit reaches eating maturity, the background color shifts to greenish-yellow, while a deep dark red to purple-red blush develops over much of the fruit. Gray subcutaneous dots are clearly visible. The stem is short and straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eThe flesh is creamy, tender, and semi-buttery, with a loose, melting texture and exceptional juiciness. Flavor is excellent, balancing sweetness with a gentle spiciness and a pronounced aromatic quality. Fruit stores for up to two weeks, making it best suited for fresh eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003eProductivity \u0026amp; Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003eKrazulya begins bearing around its fifth year and is known for high yields. It exhibits excellent winter hardiness and shows strong resistance to major fungal diseases, including pear scab, making it a dependable choice for cold-climate and low-input orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003eLes McCartney has had good success growing it in Bozeman, Montana, consistently getting good fruit off his mature trees that have experienced temps into the -40Fs on several occasions with little to no winter injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Krazulya Pear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Krazulya Pear need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Krazulya Pear needs pollen from a different variety that blooms at about the same time. Krazulya needs a pollenizer. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/larinskaya-pear\"\u003eLarinskaya\u003c\/a\u003e and our other Russian pears should bloom with it. Partners we carry include \u003ca href=\"\/products\/danjou-pear\"\u003eD'Anjou Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stuttgarter-gaishirtle-pear\"\u003eStuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp Pear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Krazulya Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Krazulya Pear hardy to zone 2, which means winters down to about -50°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Krazulya Pear need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 800 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 600 and 1,200. Nobody has published a chill figure for it, so that's our estimate from its relatives and origin. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#krazulya-pear\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen does Krazulya Pear ripen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Aug 16 to Aug 30 in Missoula, Montana (an estimate built from published sources and our climate). Warmer places run earlier and cooler places later; our ripening map converts the date to your town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow big does Krazulya Pear get?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe graft Krazulya Pear onto OHxF 333 (semi-dwarf), which makes a tree roughly 12 to 18 ft tall if you never prune it. Some sizes are on Ussurian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Krazulya Pear good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Krazulya Pear are fresh eating (8\/10), juice and sweet cider (7\/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Krazulya Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes. Deer browse Krazulya Pear now and then, so protect young plants where deer pressure is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"OHxF 333: Semi-Dwarf: 2-3 ft. (One Year Older)","offer_id":42500239360066,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OHxF 333 Semi-Dwarf: 3-5 ft. (One Year Older)","offer_id":42500239392834,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ussurian Full Size: 3-5 ft. (One Year Older)","offer_id":42500239491138,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ussurian Full Size: 5-7 ft. (One Year Older)","offer_id":42500239556674,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/krazulya-pear-harvest.jpg?v=1789020420"},{"product_id":"ubileen-pear","title":"Ubileen Pear (Spring 2027)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ubileen Pear is a pear tree rated hardy to zone 4 in our ratings (winters to -30°F), not self-fertile, so it needs a different variety nearby as a pollenizer (bloom group 4 of 7, mid for a European pear), and it ripens about Aug 8 to Aug 20 in Missoula (our Missoula estimate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 4 to 8. A bare number means the whole of zone 4, colder half included (winters to -30°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 750 hours (600 to 1,000). Our estimate. No published figure exists for this variety yet. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#ubileen-pear\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeds Cross-Pollination. Bloom group 4 of 7 (mid), mid spring here. Ubileen is not a solo pear, so plant a second variety such as Bartlett, Seckel, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flemish-beauty-pear\"\u003eFlemish Beauty\u003c\/a\u003e or Summercrisp. Skip \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luscious-pear\"\u003eLuscious\u003c\/a\u003e as its partner, because Luscious pollen is sterile. Good partners we carry: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bartlett-pear\"\u003eBartlett Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/w0cjbu6yrtjetw48n6ga9edg4vgxoe\"\u003eFlemish Beauty Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seckel-pear\"\u003eSeckel Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp Pear\u003c\/a\u003e and 29 more. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pear-pollination-map\"\u003ePear Pollination Map\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRipens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout Aug 8 to Aug 20 in Missoula (a Missoula estimate from published sources). Real years swing about a week either way. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ripening-map\"\u003eSee the date for your town\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRootstock and size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOHxF 87: semi-dwarf, about 14 to 19 ft tall unpruned. The most precocious OHxF stock. OHxF 97: full size, about 18 to 25 ft tall unpruned. Vigorous, hardy and well anchored. Plant 16 to 20 ft apart. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rootstocks\"\u003eOur rootstock guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh eating (8\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSometimes damaged by deer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root, 2-3 ft or 3-4 ft or 4-6 ft. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUbileen is an exceptionally early-season European pear with large, high-quality fruit and a reputation for standout flavor when harvested at the right stage and ripened off the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUbileen is commonly described in North American nursery trade as a Bulgarian pear, and multiple sources consistently tie it to Bulgarian breeding and introduction work. According to scionwood notes reproduced in a discussion titled \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/discussions\/1435318\/scionwood-from-ars-geneva\"\u003e“Scionwood from ARS Geneva”\u003c\/a\u003e, the cultivar is listed as “Ubileen Gift” (PI 392323), originating from the Institute for Fruit Growing, Kyustendil, Bulgaria, bred by Vasil Georgiev in 1957, introduced into the U.S. in 1974, and released in 1984, with parentage given as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clapps-favorite-pear\"\u003eClapp's Favorite\u003c\/a\u003e × Klementinka. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUbileen also appears in USDA Plant Introduction records by name, including in Plant Inventory No. 183 (covering material introduced in 1975) where ‘Ubileen’ is listed among accessions introduced in that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUbileen fruit is typically large to very large, with yellow skin that can develop a red blush in sun. When picked mature-green and ripened off the tree, it tends to develop a buttery, fine texture with a sweet, aromatic flavor. Because it’s an early pear, it’s best treated like a “watch closely and pick on time” variety. If you let it fully soften on the tree, quality can drop fast. It’s excellent for fresh eating, and it also does well sliced and dried or turned into early-season pear sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth Habit \u0026amp; Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUbileen grows with a fairly vigorous, upright-to-spreading habit. Since we offer it on OHxF 97, you should plan on a near-standard pear tree unless you’re committing to regular pruning. In a home orchard, a practical spacing is often about 16–20 feet between trees if you want a full canopy with minimal training, or closer to 12–16 feet if you’ll prune annually to keep canopies narrower and improve light and airflow. Good light exposure will improve fruit finish and help keep the tree more productive and manageable over time. The other rootstock we have Ubileen on is OHxF 87, which is about 75% the size of a full vigor seedling pear tree. Same idea with spacing (12-16 ft.) although one could go even tighter for a higher density planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUbileen is not a “solo pear” and will need a partner to set fruit. The varieties of other pears we offer that will serve as pollen donors for Ubileen include the following: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bartlett-pear\"\u003eBartlett\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sensation-bartlett-pear\"\u003eRed Sensation Bartlett\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/giffard-pear\"\u003eBeurré Giffard\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seckel-pear\"\u003eSeckel\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luscious-pear\"\u003eLuscious\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flemish-beauty-pear\"\u003eFlemish Beauty\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/savignac-pear\"\u003eSavignac\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCold Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUbileen is an early pear with excellent fruit quality, but it should not be treated like a bulletproof zone-2 Russian pear. Bob Purvis’ notes are especially useful here because he separates “tree hardiness” from “flower bud hardiness.” His take is that Ubileen is a standout for flavor in the Corvallis collection, but that its flower buds are not hardy below about -25°F, meaning it can be a great pear where the tree survives, yet still be crop-limited by brutal winter bud-kill or by spring frost in marginal sites. He lists it as a zone 4, as do other sources, and should not be planted in areas that can see sub-30°F temps. For Montana, this would mean that Ubileen could work in the warmer parts of Missoula such as in town\/up on a bench (certainly not where the frost settles by the river\/near Orchard Homes\/Kelly's Island, etc. It would work around Flathead Lake and in some areas up on benches\/out of the frost in the Bitterroot, Kalispell, Plains (including good microclimates from Dixon to Noxon). Shouldn't be planted anywhere in MT other than these places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Ubileen Pear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Ubileen Pear need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ubileen Pear needs pollen from a different variety that blooms at about the same time. Ubileen is not a solo pear, so plant a second variety such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bartlett-pear\"\u003eBartlett\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seckel-pear\"\u003eSeckel\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flemish-beauty-pear\"\u003eFlemish Beauty\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp\u003c\/a\u003e. Skip \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luscious-pear\"\u003eLuscious\u003c\/a\u003e as its partner, because Luscious pollen is sterile. Partners we carry include Bartlett Pear, Flemish Beauty Pear, Seckel Pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Ubileen Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Ubileen Pear hardy to zone 4, which means winters down to about -30°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Ubileen Pear need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 750 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 600 and 1,000. Nobody has published a chill figure for it, so that's our estimate from its relatives and origin. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#ubileen-pear\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen does Ubileen Pear ripen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Aug 8 to Aug 20 in Missoula, Montana (an estimate built from published sources and our climate). Warmer places run earlier and cooler places later; our ripening map converts the date to your town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow big does Ubileen Pear get?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe graft Ubileen Pear onto OHxF 87 (semi-dwarf), which makes a tree roughly 14 to 19 ft tall if you never prune it. Some sizes are on OHxF 97. Plant 16 to 20 ft apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Ubileen Pear good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Ubileen Pear are fresh eating (8\/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Ubileen Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes. Deer browse Ubileen Pear now and then, so protect young plants where deer pressure is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"OHxF 87 Semi-Dwarf: 2-3 ft.","offer_id":42508235374658,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OHxF 87 Semi-Dwarf: 3-4 ft.","offer_id":42508235440194,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OHxF 97 Full Size: 3-4 ft. (One Year Older)","offer_id":45142710222914,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OHxF 87 Semi-Dwarf: 4-6 ft.","offer_id":45142710255682,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OHxF 97 Full Size: 4-6 ft. (One Year Older) Pruned to 5 ft. for Shipping","offer_id":42508235341890,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/ubileen-pear-on-tree.jpg?v=1789021269"},{"product_id":"krasnobokaya-pear","title":"Krasnobokaya Pear (Spring 2027)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Krasnobokaya Pear is a pear tree rated hardy to zone 2 in our ratings (winters to -50°F), and not self-fertile, so it needs a different variety nearby as a pollenizer (bloom group 3 of 7, early-mid for a European pear).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 2 to 7. A bare number means the whole of zone 2, colder half included (winters to -50°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 800 hours (600 to 1,200). Our estimate. No published figure exists for this variety yet. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#krasnobokaya-pear\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeds Cross-Pollination. Bloom group 3 of 7 (early-mid), mid spring here. Krasnobokaya is self-sterile, so it needs a different pear nearby. Plant it with other Russian pears such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/larinskaya-pear\"\u003eLarinskaya\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/krazulya-pear\"\u003eKrazulya\u003c\/a\u003e. Good partners we carry: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/danjou-pear\"\u003eD'Anjou Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stuttgarter-gaishirtle-pear\"\u003eStuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ure-pear\"\u003eUre Pear\u003c\/a\u003e and 25 more. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pear-pollination-map\"\u003ePear Pollination Map\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRootstock and size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUssurian: full size, about 20 to 30 ft tall unpruned. The hardiest pear species there is. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rootstocks\"\u003eOur rootstock guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh eating (7\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSometimes damaged by deer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root, 2-3 ft. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIntroduction and Research Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrasnobokaya is a new pear cultivar for us. We obtained propagation material from Les McCartney, who has grown Krasnobokaya and numerous other Russian pear cultivars in Bozeman, Montana, where trees have experienced winter minimums of approximately −40°F to −45°F, with minimal to no winter injury. Because we are still in the early stages of evaluating this cultivar ourselves—and because there is very little high-quality information available in English—we conducted a targeted review of South Ural–region Russian horticultural research journals. The information below was translated directly from Russian into English and synthesized exclusively from those primary sources, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlodovodstvo i vinogradarstvo Yuga Rossii\u003c\/em\u003e (2021) – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journalkubansad.ru\"\u003ehttps:\/\/journalkubansad.ru\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContemporary Horticulture\u003c\/em\u003e (2019) – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenvrn.ru\"\u003ehttps:\/\/gardenvrn.ru\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContemporary Horticulture\u003c\/em\u003e (2023) (South Ural Research Institute synthesis) – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardenvrn.ru\"\u003ehttps:\/\/gardenvrn.ru\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe description that follows reflects only what is reported in those papers, without extrapolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKrasnobokaya (Краснобокая) Pear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouth Ural Research–Based Description\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and Breeding Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrasnobokaya (Краснобокая) is a pear cultivar developed and evaluated within the South Ural horticultural research system. In synthesis literature addressing improvement of the pear assortment in the Southern Urals, the cultivar is listed among locally bred selections, with its introduction and registration dated to 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRipening Period and Keeping Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrasnobokaya is classified as a summer-ripening pear. In variety trials, fruits reached removable maturity in the second half of August. The cultivar demonstrated short-term keeping quality, with storage reported to last up to approximately one month, consistent with early-season pears. The VNIISPK national register puts picking maturity a month later, stating that 'съемная зрелость в условиях Челябинска наступает в конце второй декады сентября' (picking maturity under Chelyabinsk conditions arrives at the end of the second ten day period of September), and classes it an autumn pear rather than a summer one. VNIISPK also gives the parentage as Nezhnost crossed with Zheltoplodnaya. We are recording both readings until our own trees fruit in Montana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree is described as medium-vigorous, forming a compact, rounded crown. In South Ural evaluations, Krasnobokaya was characterized as highly winter-hardy. The cultivar was reported to enter bearing in the 4th–5th year after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProductivity and Yield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn individual variety descriptions, Krasnobokaya produced up to 26 kg (approximately 57 lb) of fruit per tree under trial conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a broader study examining the ecological plasticity of pear cultivars in the Southern Urals, Krasnobokaya was classified among intensive-type varieties. In that study, it demonstrated an average productivity of approximately 13.9 metric tons per hectare, which converts to about 12,400 pounds per acre. The cultivar was described as responsive to improved growing conditions based on its reported plasticity and stability coefficients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruits of Krasnobokaya have a mass ranging from approximately 130 to 180 g (about 4.6–6.3 oz) and a round shape. At harvest, fruits are described as green, becoming golden-yellow as they ripen, with a diffuse red blush covering roughly one-third of the fruit surface, a defining trait reflected in the cultivar’s name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flesh is yellow, fine-grained, and becomes very juicy during storage. Flavor was described as balanced sweet-sour, with tasting evaluations assigning the cultivar a score of approximately 4.5 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisease and Pest Resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn South Ural research evaluations, Krasnobokaya was reported as resistant to pear scab and pear gall mite, indicating suitability for production systems with reduced reliance on chemical controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinter Hardiness and Climatic Adaptation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn South Ural literature addressing pear assortment improvement, Krasnobokaya is grouped with locally bred cultivars adapted to extreme continental climates. Field observations reported that local pear cultivars experienced freezing damage not exceeding 1 point at temperatures down to −40 °C (−40 °F). While this freezing assessment was reported at the group level rather than for Krasnobokaya individually, the cultivar’s inclusion in this group supports its classification as well adapted to severe winter conditions. Finally, given Les McCartney's experience with Krasnobokaya in Bozeman, Montana, we would rate this a solid zone 2a pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Krasnobokaya Pear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Krasnobokaya Pear need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Krasnobokaya Pear needs pollen from a different variety that blooms at about the same time. Krasnobokaya is self-sterile, so it needs a different pear nearby. Plant it with other Russian pears such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/larinskaya-pear\"\u003eLarinskaya\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/krazulya-pear\"\u003eKrazulya\u003c\/a\u003e. Partners we carry include \u003ca href=\"\/products\/danjou-pear\"\u003eD'Anjou Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stuttgarter-gaishirtle-pear\"\u003eStuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp Pear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Krasnobokaya Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Krasnobokaya Pear hardy to zone 2, which means winters down to about -50°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Krasnobokaya Pear need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 800 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 600 and 1,200. Nobody has published a chill figure for it, so that's our estimate from its relatives and origin. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#krasnobokaya-pear\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow big does Krasnobokaya Pear get?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe graft Krasnobokaya Pear onto Ussurian (full size), which makes a tree roughly 20 to 30 ft tall if you never prune it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Krasnobokaya Pear good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Krasnobokaya Pear are fresh eating (7\/10).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Krasnobokaya Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes. Deer browse Krasnobokaya Pear now and then, so protect young plants where deer pressure is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat arrives, and when does Krasnobokaya Pear ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dormant bare-root plant, roots wrapped in moist sawdust with a vapor barrier, shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring. Sizes offered: 2-3 ft. We guarantee our plants bud out. Stone fruits can be slow, so if one still has not budded out by August 15, write to us and we credit you for the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Ussurian Full Size: 2-3 ft. (One Year Older)","offer_id":42500119461954,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/krasnobokaya-pear-on-tree.jpg?v=1789020420"},{"product_id":"giffard-pear","title":"Beurré Giffard Pear (Spring 2027)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beurré Giffard Pear is a pear tree rated hardy to zone 4 in our ratings (winters to -30°F), partially self-fertile, so a second variety nearby makes crops more dependable (bloom group 3 of 7, early-mid for a European pear), and it ripens about Aug 9 to Aug 21 in Missoula (our Missoula estimate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 4 to 8. A bare number means the whole of zone 4, colder half included (winters to -30°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 800 hours (600 to 1,000). Our estimate. No published figure exists for this variety yet. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#giffard-pear\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartially Self-Fertile. Bloom group 3 of 7 (early-mid), mid spring here. Beurre Giffard is described as somewhat self-fertile, but plant a partner for real crops. Summercrisp blooms at the same time and is an excellent pollenizer for it. Nearby varieties that can boost the crop: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/danjou-pear\"\u003eD'Anjou Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stuttgarter-gaishirtle-pear\"\u003eStuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ure-pear\"\u003eUre Pear\u003c\/a\u003e and 25 more. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pear-pollination-map\"\u003ePear Pollination Map\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRipens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout Aug 9 to Aug 21 in Missoula (a Missoula estimate from published sources). Real years swing about a week either way. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ripening-map\"\u003eSee the date for your town\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRootstock and size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOHxF 97: full size, about 18 to 25 ft tall unpruned. Vigorous, hardy and well anchored. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rootstocks\"\u003eOur rootstock guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh eating (8\/10), canning and freezing (8\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSometimes damaged by deer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root, 5-6 ft. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eBeurré Giffard is a classic early-season European pear known for its elegant tree form, precocity, and excellent dessert quality. We became aware of it when friend and fellow fruit growers Hal Barkdull had proclaimed it \"the best pear I've ever tried and I hadn't even liked pears until I tried this one.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eIt does well in moderately cold climates (although key word is moderately. Please read our notes on its hardiness at the bottom).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eTree Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eAccording to Bob Purvis:\u003cbr data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"479\"\u003e“Tree has reddish new growth, willowy growth habit, precocious in bearing, blossoms with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"611\"\u003ePair it with other early blooming pears (see our pear pollination chart).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eFruit Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e“Fruits are medium sized, somewhat pyriform, good tasting even when slightly unripe, sweet with vinous flavor notes, but keep only a month or two at best.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eSeason \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003e“One of the best of the summer pears, grown commercially in southern Quebec.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1195\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWith its early ripening window and delicate flavor, Beurré Giffard is a top-tier fresh eating summer pear and can also be used for short-term storage (1–2 months). Keeps better than other summer pears such as Summercrisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eHardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1195\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMaybe one of the biggest demerits of Beurré Giffard is that the tree is not hardy below –30°F. Some areas in Montana have not hit -30°F or below since the 80's. This includes warmer microclimates in the following areas: Missoula, Flathead Lake area, Paradise, Florence\/Lolo, and perhaps some other areas because this list is not exhaustive. Make sure the tree is protected and out of the frost\/up on a bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1195\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#777;margin-top:24px\"\u003ePhotos: “Beurre Giffard pear fruit, PI 541144 (pyr0077.002.fruit.2006b)” by USDA-ARS National Plant Germplasm System, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, Oregon, via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/npgsweb.ars-grin.gov\/gringlobal\/accessiondetail?id=1436080\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUSDA GRIN\u003c\/a\u003e, public domain; “Beurre Giffard pear fruit, PI 541144 (pyr0077.002.fruit.2006a)” by USDA-ARS National Plant Germplasm System, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, Oregon, via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/npgsweb.ars-grin.gov\/gringlobal\/accessiondetail?id=1436080\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUSDA GRIN\u003c\/a\u003e, public domain; “Angers - Terra Botanica en automne 155” by Fab5669, via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Angers_-_Terra_Botanica_en_automne_155.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e, licensed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCC0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Beurré Giffard Pear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Beurré Giffard Pear need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt helps. Beurré Giffard Pear is partially self-fertile, so it can set some fruit alone, but a second variety nearby makes crops more dependable. Beurre Giffard is described as somewhat self-fertile, but plant a partner for real crops. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp\u003c\/a\u003e blooms at the same time and is an excellent pollenizer for it. Partners we carry include Summercrisp Pear, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/danjou-pear\"\u003eD'Anjou Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stuttgarter-gaishirtle-pear\"\u003eStuttgarter Gaishirtle Pear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Beurré Giffard Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Beurré Giffard Pear hardy to zone 4, which means winters down to about -30°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Beurré Giffard Pear need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 800 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 600 and 1,000. Nobody has published a chill figure for it, so that's our estimate from its relatives and origin. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#giffard-pear\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen does Beurré Giffard Pear ripen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Aug 9 to Aug 21 in Missoula, Montana (an estimate built from published sources and our climate). Warmer places run earlier and cooler places later; our ripening map converts the date to your town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow big does Beurré Giffard Pear get?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe graft Beurré Giffard Pear onto OHxF 97 (full size), which makes a tree roughly 18 to 25 ft tall if you never prune it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Beurré Giffard Pear good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Beurré Giffard Pear are fresh eating (8\/10), canning and freezing (8\/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Beurré Giffard Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes. Deer browse Beurré Giffard Pear now and then, so protect young plants where deer pressure is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"OHxF 97 Semi-Standard: 5-6 ft. (One Year Older) Pruned to 5 ft. for Shipping","offer_id":42498820931650,"sku":null,"price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/beurre-giffard-pear-on-tree.jpg?v=1791615301"},{"product_id":"clapps-favorite-pear","title":"Clapp's Favorite Pear (Spring 2027)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clapp's Favorite Pear is a pear tree rated hardy to zone 4 from other growers' reports (winters to -30°F), not self-fertile, so it needs a different variety nearby as a pollenizer (bloom group 5 of 7, mid-late for a European pear), and it ripens about Aug 26 to Sep 7 in Missoula (our Missoula estimate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 4 to 7. A bare number means the whole of zone 4, colder half included (winters to -30°F). One Green World rates it to -25°F or below. Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 750 hours (650 to 900). From published figures. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#clapps-favorite-pear\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeds Cross-Pollination. Bloom group 5 of 7 (mid-late), mid spring here. Clapp's Favorite is not self-fertile. It blooms a little after \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bartlett-pear\"\u003eBartlett\u003c\/a\u003e, so Bartlett, Concorde or Clara Frijs make good bloom partners. Good partners we carry: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clara-frijs-pear\"\u003eClara Frijs Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cold-snap-pear\"\u003eCold Snap® Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/concorde-pear\"\u003eConcorde Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/golden-russett-bosc\"\u003eGolden Russet Bosc Pear\u003c\/a\u003e and 17 more. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pear-pollination-map\"\u003ePear Pollination Map\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRipens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout Aug 26 to Sep 7 in Missoula (a Missoula estimate from published sources). Real years swing about a week either way. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ripening-map\"\u003eSee the date for your town\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRootstock and size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOHxF 87: semi-dwarf, about 14 to 19 ft tall unpruned. The most precocious OHxF stock. Plant about 15 ft apart. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rootstocks\"\u003eOur rootstock guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh eating (8\/10), canning and freezing (6\/10), drying (6\/10). Scores are our 1 to 10 ratings, but we're still new to this one, so they lean on published descriptions and other growers rather than our own harvests. 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSometimes damaged by deer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root, 3-5 ft or 5-7 ft. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is our first year growing Clapp's Favorite, so everything below is secondhand until we get more long-term data from our own mother trees.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClapp's Favorite is an old Massachusetts summer pear that looks and eats a lot like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bartlett-pear\"\u003eBartlett\u003c\/a\u003e and ripens a week or so ahead of it. U.P. Hedrick called it \"the standard late summer pear to precede Bartlett\" in The Pears of New York (1921).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt came from the Clapp family in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Hedrick credits Thaddeus Clapp and says the date it originated is uncertain, but it was talked up as a promising new fruit at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in 1860, and the American Pomological Society first listed it in 1867. It's often said to be a cross of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flemish-beauty-pear\"\u003eFlemish Beauty\u003c\/a\u003e and Bartlett, but Hedrick said that \"cannot be proved.\" It was taken to England and France early on and did well there too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit and Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHedrick says it resembles Bartlett \"in size, shape, color, and flavor,\" and is usually a little bigger. Fedco describes it as pale lemon yellow mottled with bright red, with very juicy, melting, sweet flesh. It ripens a week to ten days before Bartlett. The one trick with it is that it softens at the core soon after it ripens, so pick it early (Hedrick said at least ten days before it would ripen on the tree) and finish it indoors. It's a fresh-eating pear, and Fedco says it makes a great pear wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth Habit and Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOurs are on OHxF 87 semi-dwarf rootstock, which runs about 75% the size of a full size pear. Plan on about 15 feet between trees, 12 feet if you're committed to pruning, or up to 18 feet for more room. Hedrick describes the tree as large, vigorous, long-lived and upright, and says it bears early and regularly. He went as far as saying \"of all pears grown in America, Kieffer not excepted, the trees of Clapp Favorite are most fruitful.\" The big weakness is fire blight. In Hedrick's words, \"no standard pear goes down so quickly as this one when blight is epidemic,\" so keep an eye on it and cut out strikes early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClapp's Favorite needs a pollenizer. It blooms mid to mid-late, so pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clara-frijs-pear\"\u003eClara Frijs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/concorde-pear\"\u003eConcorde\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cold-snap-pear\"\u003eCold Snap\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/golden-russett-bosc\"\u003eGolden Russet Bosc\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/harrow-sweet-pear\"\u003eHarrow Sweet\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ubileen-pear\"\u003eUbileen\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCold Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHedrick wrote that \"after those of Flemish Beauty and Tyson, the trees of this variety show greater hardihood to cold than those of any other standard sort.\" Fedco rates it zone 4 and says it's been common in Maine for well over 100 years, and One Green World says it's hardy to -25F or below. We've listed it at zone 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#777;margin-top:24px\"\u003ePhoto credit: “Clapps Liebling Birne Freilichtmuseum Roscheider Hof Frucht H16” by Helge Klaus Rieder, via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Clapps_Liebling_Birne_Freilichtmuseum_Roscheider_Hof_Frucht_H16.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e, released into the public domain under \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCC0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Clapp's Favorite Pear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Clapp's Favorite Pear need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Clapp's Favorite Pear needs pollen from a different variety that blooms at about the same time. It blooms a little after \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bartlett-pear\"\u003eBartlett\u003c\/a\u003e, so Bartlett, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/concorde-pear\"\u003eConcorde\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clara-frijs-pear\"\u003eClara Frijs\u003c\/a\u003e make good bloom partners. Partners we carry include Clara Frijs Pear, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cold-snap-pear\"\u003eCold Snap\u003c\/a\u003e® Pear, Concorde Pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Clapp's Favorite Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe list Clapp's Favorite Pear at zone 4, which means winters down to about -30°F. That comes from Fedco's zone 4 rating, One Green World's -25°F or below, and Hedrick's notes on its hardiness, not from our own winters yet. We'll update it once we've wintered our own trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Clapp's Favorite Pear need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 750 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 650 and 900. That comes from published figures for this variety. Tested at about 750 chill hours, typical for a European pear. Cold-winter sites cover it easily. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#clapps-favorite-pear\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen does Clapp's Favorite Pear ripen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Aug 26 to Sep 7 in Missoula, Montana (an estimate built from published sources and our climate). Warmer places run earlier and cooler places later; our ripening map converts the date to your town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow big does Clapp's Favorite Pear get?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe graft Clapp's Favorite Pear onto OHxF 87 (semi-dwarf), which makes a tree roughly 14 to 19 ft tall if you never prune it. Plant about 15 ft apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Clapp's Favorite Pear good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Clapp's Favorite Pear are fresh eating (8\/10), canning and freezing (6\/10), drying (6\/10). Since we're still new to it, those scores lean on published descriptions rather than our own harvests. Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Clapp's Favorite Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes. Deer browse Clapp's Favorite Pear now and then, so protect young plants where deer pressure is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"OHxF 87 Semi-Dwarf: 3-5 ft.","offer_id":45178197278786,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"OHxF 87 Semi-Dwarf: 5-7 ft. (Pruned to 5 ft. for Shipping)","offer_id":45178197311554,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/clapps-favorite-pear-on-tree.jpg?v=1790183964"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.montanafruittrees.com\/collections\/early-ripening-pear-trees.oembed","provider":"Montana Fruit Trees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}