{"title":"Zone 2 Pear Trees","description":"\u003cp class=\"mft-zone-btn\" style=\"margin:0 0 16px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\" title=\"Our zones follow the MFTC Modified Zone Hardiness Scale. Comparing them to USDA averages will give you a discrepancy, so look up where these trees will be planted.\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:4px;background:#3e6b33;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3\"\u003eMFTC Zones, Not USDA Averages: Look Up Your Address →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNine pears for zone 2, listed A to Z. The ones rated only to 2b, the warmer half of the zone (-45°F to -40°F), have a 2b tag on them. Everything else is hardy through all of zone 2, down to -50°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"mft-more\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eMore About Zone 2 Pears\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy through all of zone 2: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bolshaya-pear\"\u003eBolshaya\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bulgaria-pear\"\u003eBulgaria\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/krasnobokaya-pear\"\u003eKrasnobokaya\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/krazulya-pear\"\u003eKrazulya\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated to 2b, the warmer half: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/larinskaya-pear\"\u003eLarinskaya\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/taylor-apple-pear\"\u003eTaylor Apple Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ure-pear\"\u003eUre\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vekovaya-pear\"\u003eVekovaya\u003c\/a\u003e. Save these for a 2b site. If you're in the colder half (2a), skip the ones with the 2b tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor Apple Pear sets some fruit alone and more with a partner. The rest need a second variety blooming at the same time. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pear-pollination-map\"\u003epear pollination map\u003c\/a\u003e shows which ones bloom together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood keepers: Taylor Apple Pear. For jam and jelly: Bolshaya and Ure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther zones: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zone-3-pear-trees\"\u003eZone 3 Pears\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zone-4-pear-trees\"\u003eZone 4 Pears\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zone-2-fruit-trees\"\u003eEverything for Zone 2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions We Get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does zone 2 mean on your scale?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn our MFTC scale, zone 2 means the coldest night you should plan for (the 1-in-30-year low) falls between -50°F and -40°F. Zone 2a runs -50°F to -45°F and zone 2b runs -45°F to -40°F. That is colder than a USDA zone 2, which is built on the average yearly low, so run your address through our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e instead of going off a USDA map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I plant the 2b pears in zone 2a?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe don't recommend it. A 2b rating means it has come through -45°F, not the -50°F a cold zone 2a winter can bring. Not sure which half you're in? Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e will tell you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need two pear trees?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor Apple Pear will set some fruit alone, but every pear here does better with a partner.\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 2b in our ratings (winters to -45°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 2b to 8. The b means the warmer half of zone 2 only (winters to -45°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 to Zone 2b, 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 2b, which means winters down to about -45°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 2b in our ratings (winters to -45°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 2b to 7. The b means the warmer half of zone 2 only (winters to -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 1,200). 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) We're listing it a bit conservatively at zone 2b (-45°F) until we have more data.\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 2b, which means winters down to about -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 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":"bolshaya-pear","title":"Bolshaya Pear (Spring 2027)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolshaya 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 (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#bolshaya-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. No self-fertility data exists for Bolshaya, so plan on a partner. The other Russian pears (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/krazulya-pear\"\u003eKrazulya\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/larinskaya-pear\"\u003eLarinskaya\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vekovaya-pear\"\u003eVekovaya\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/krasnobokaya-pear\"\u003eKrasnobokaya\u003c\/a\u003e) are the best bets for overlapping bloom. 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. 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\u003eRootstock and size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePyrus ussuriensis: full size, about 20 to 30 ft tall unpruned. Ussurian pear, 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), jams and jellies (6\/10), canning and freezing (6\/10), juice and sweet cider (6\/10), pies and baking (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\u003cp\u003eBolshaya is one of our newest introductions. 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-bolshaya\/\"\u003eRussian site here\u003c\/a\u003e, and put it in our own words (without altering any of the information). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolshaya is a modern Russian cultivar originating from the \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Ural Research Institute of Fruit, Vegetable, and Potato Growing (UNIPOK)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was bred by \u003cstrong\u003eE. E. Falkenberg, A. Mazunin, and L. I. Bolotina\u003c\/strong\u003e, selected from a cross between \u003cstrong\u003eUssurian pear seedlings and the Havisel variety\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its original breeding form was designated \u003cstrong\u003e105-4-75\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree is vigorous, forming a \u003cstrong\u003elarge, wide-spreading crown\u003c\/strong\u003e. Productivity is described as \u003cstrong\u003econsistently high\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruits are \u003cstrong\u003eround-shaped\u003c\/strong\u003e, ripening to a \u003cstrong\u003elight yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, light blush\u003c\/strong\u003e. Average fruit size ranges from \u003cstrong\u003e90–115 g\u003c\/strong\u003e, with larger specimens reaching \u003cstrong\u003eup to 145 g\u003c\/strong\u003e. The variety shows \u003cstrong\u003eno susceptibility to scab\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipening occurs in the \u003cstrong\u003efirst half of September\u003c\/strong\u003e, and fruits store for \u003cstrong\u003eapproximately three weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e under normal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flesh is \u003cstrong\u003ewhite, very juicy\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003ethin, nearly imperceptible skin\u003c\/strong\u003e. When allowed to \u003cstrong\u003efully ripen on the tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bolshaya is considered a \u003cstrong\u003etrue dessert pear\u003c\/strong\u003e, rated \u003cstrong\u003e4.7–4.9 points\u003c\/strong\u003e (our of 5) by UNIPOK tasters. At full maturity it develops an \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent, sweet, harmonious flavor with a strong, pleasant pear aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e; granulation is \u003cstrong\u003eminimal to nonexistent\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant maturity note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf harvested at \"removable maturity\"—\u003cem\u003eearly yellowing but not fully ripe\u003c\/em\u003e—the flavor is described as \u003cstrong\u003emediocre\u003c\/strong\u003e, rated only \u003cstrong\u003e3.7–4.2\u003c\/strong\u003e due to a persistent \u003cstrong\u003etart firmness\u003c\/strong\u003e that does not dissipate in storage. Maximum quality is achieved \u003cstrong\u003eonly when left to ripen completely on the tree\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolshaya responds noticeably to \u003cstrong\u003eadequate irrigation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under moisture stress, the fruits become \u003cstrong\u003edry\u003c\/strong\u003e and lose their characteristic juiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverall Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to evaluations from UNIPOK, Bolshaya holds \u003cstrong\u003ethe highest flavor rating of any pear variety ever bred in the Southern Urals\u003c\/strong\u003e, provided it is allowed to ripen fully on the tree. Its combination of winter hardiness, productivity, dessert quality, and aromatic character make it one of the standout pears of its breeding region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have data in Montana on how Bolshaya has done here (see below). We'll first list what the Russian site says and then explain how the tree has done on a site in Bozeman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRussian website\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter hardiness is considered quite high—higher than Krasulya and Raduzhnaya (Rainbow), but slightly below Uralochka and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/krasnobokaya-pear\"\u003eKrasnobokaya\u003c\/a\u003e—placing it firmly among the reliable cold-climate pears of the Southern Urals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing in Montana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe obtained cuttings from Les McCartney (Bozeman, MT) in spring 2025, and these trees originate from those grafts and newer ones (see grades). Les grows Bolshaya on the valley floor, where his tree has withstood temperatures near –45°F without any winter injury. Given both its Russian breeding background and its performance in Montana, Bolshaya can confidently be considered a solid Zone 2 pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Bolshaya Pear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Bolshaya Pear need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Bolshaya Pear needs pollen from a different variety that blooms at about the same time. No self-fertility data exists for Bolshaya, so plan on a partner. The other Russian pears (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/krazulya-pear\"\u003eKrazulya\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/larinskaya-pear\"\u003eLarinskaya\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vekovaya-pear\"\u003eVekovaya\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/krasnobokaya-pear\"\u003eKrasnobokaya\u003c\/a\u003e) are the best bets for overlapping bloom. 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 Bolshaya Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Bolshaya 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 Bolshaya 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#bolshaya-pear\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow big does Bolshaya Pear get?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe graft Bolshaya Pear onto Pyrus ussuriensis (full size), which makes a tree roughly 20 to 30 ft tall if you never prune it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Bolshaya Pear good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Bolshaya Pear are fresh eating (8\/10), jams and jellies (6\/10), canning and freezing (6\/10), juice and sweet cider (6\/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Bolshaya Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes. Deer browse Bolshaya Pear now and then, so protect young plants where deer pressure is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat arrives, and when does Bolshaya 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 or 3-5 ft or 5-7 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":"Pyrus ussuriensis Full Size: 2-3 ft.","offer_id":45124871225410,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pyrus ussuriensis Full Size: 2-3 ft. (One Year Older)","offer_id":45124871258178,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pyrus ussuriensis Full Size: 3-5 ft.","offer_id":45124871290946,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pyrus ussuriensis Full Size: 3-5 ft. (One Year Older)","offer_id":45124871323714,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pyrus ussuriensis Full Size: 5-7 ft.","offer_id":45124871356482,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/bolshaya-pear-fruit-cut.webp?v=1790181391"},{"product_id":"vekovaya-pear","title":"Vekovaya Pear (Spring 2027)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vekovaya Pear is a pear tree rated hardy to zone 2b in our ratings (winters to -45°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 Sep 3 to Sep 15 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 2b to 7. The b means the warmer half of zone 2 only (winters to -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 (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#vekovaya-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. Vekovaya needs a pollenizer. Larinskaya flowers at the same time and is the best partner we offer. Good partners we carry: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/larinskaya-pear\"\u003eLarinskaya 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\/summercrisp-pear\"\u003eSummercrisp 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 Sep 3 to Sep 15 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 (7\/10), drying (7\/10), canning and freezing (6\/10), juice and sweet cider (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, 3-5 ft or 2-4 ft or 5-7 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\u003eIntroduction and Research Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVekovaya (Вековая) is a new pear cultivar for us. 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 pomological research literature and translated key passages directly from Russian into English. The description below is synthesized exclusively from these primary sources:\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\/get\/1203\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/journalkubansad.ru\/get\/1203\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContemporary Horticulture\u003c\/em\u003e (2019) – (\u003ca title=\"DOI: 10.24411\/2312-6701-2019-10301\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberleninka.ru\/article\/n\/ekologicheskaya-plastichnost-sortov-grushi-na-yuzhnom-urale\/pdf\"\u003eКиберЛенинка\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Итоги селекции груши на Южном Урале” (2011) – (\u003ca title=\"Итоги селекции груши на Южном Урале – тема научной статьи по сельскому хозяйству, лесному хозяйству, рыбному хозяйству читайте бесплатно текст научно-исследовательской работы в электронной библиотеке КиберЛенинка\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberleninka.ru\/article\/n\/itogi-selektsii-grushi-na-yuzhnom-urale\"\u003eКиберЛенинка\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“СОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАНИЕ СОРТИМЕНТА ГРУШИ НА ЮЖНОМ УРАЛЕ” (2023) – (\u003ca title=\"СОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАНИЕ СОРТИМЕНТА ГРУШИ НА ЮЖНОМ УРАЛЕ – тема научной статьи по сельскому хозяйству, лесному хозяйству, рыбному хозяйству читайте бесплатно текст научно-исследовательской работы в электронной библиотеке КиберЛенинка\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberleninka.ru\/article\/n\/sovershenstvovanie-sortimenta-grushi-na-yuzhnom-urale\"\u003eКиберЛенинка\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVNIISPK variety entry: “Груша, Сорт Вековая” – (\u003ca title=\"Груша, Сорт Вековая - ФГБНУ ВНИИСПК\" href=\"https:\/\/vniispk.ru\/varieties\/%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%8F\"\u003eVNIISPK\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 sources, without extrapolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVekovaya (Вековая) Pear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eResearch–Based Description (translated from Russian sources listed above)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and Breeding Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVekovaya is a South Ural–bred pear cultivar. In a South Ural breeding summary, Vekovaya is reported as having been created using a high-winter-hardiness\/scab-resistance donor (Ussurian pear hybrid No. 41-15-9) in combination with “elite 143” (“Вековая (с элитой 143)”). (\u003ca title=\"Итоги селекции груши на Южном Урале – тема научной статьи по сельскому хозяйству, лесному хозяйству, рыбному хозяйству читайте бесплатно текст научно-исследовательской работы в электронной библиотеке КиберЛенинка\" href=\"https:\/\/cyberleninka.ru\/article\/n\/itogi-selektsii-grushi-na-yuzhnom-urale\"\u003eКиберЛенинка\u003c\/a\u003e) The VNIISPK national cultivar register gives a different parentage for Vekovaya, stating it was 'получен от скрещивания сортов Сюрприз и Повислая' (obtained by crossing the cultivars Syurpriz and Povislaya). We are recording both, since the South Ural breeding summary and the national register do not agree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRipening Period and Keeping Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn trial descriptions, Vekovaya is described as an autumn pear. Fruit maturity is reported as late August to early September, with stated keeping quality up to 45 days.\u003cbr\u003eA separate institutional cultivar entry reports fruit ripening late August–early September and storage up to 1.5 months. (\u003ca title=\"Груша, Сорт Вековая - ФГБНУ ВНИИСПК\" href=\"https:\/\/vniispk.ru\/varieties\/%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%8F\"\u003eVNIISPK\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Krasnodar evaluation paper, Vekovaya is described as a medium-sized, compact tree with a rounded crown, highly winter-hardy, and entering bearing in the 4th–5th year.\u003cbr\u003eThe VNIISPK cultivar entry states the cultivar is sufficiently winter-hardy in the Chelyabinsk region; in winter 2010 at −40°C (−40°F), freezing damage was reported up to 1.0 point, and the cultivar is described as having high recovery ability. (\u003ca title=\"Груша, Сорт Вековая - ФГБНУ ВНИИСПК\" href=\"https:\/\/vniispk.ru\/varieties\/%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%8F\"\u003eVNIISPK\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProductivity and Yield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a long-term ecological adaptability study conducted in the Southern Urals, Vekovaya was the highest-yielding pear among the cultivars tested. Average production was reported at 15.5 metric tons per hectare, which translates to about 13,800 pounds of fruit per acre. Researchers described the variety as well adapted and reliable across different growing conditions, meaning it both responds well when conditions are good and remains productive when conditions are less ideal. Over a five-year period, Vekovaya showed an adaptability rating of 132%, indicating above-average performance compared to other tested cultivars.\u003cbr\u003eSource: \u003cem\u003eEcological plasticity of pear cultivars in the Southern Urals\u003c\/em\u003e (2019), CyberLeninka\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cyberleninka.ru\/article\/n\/ekologicheskaya-plastichnost-sortov-grushi-na-yuzhnom-urale\"\u003ehttps:\/\/cyberleninka.ru\/article\/n\/ekologicheskaya-plastichnost-sortov-grushi-na-yuzhnom-urale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a separate South Ural study summarizing results from 2019–2022, Vekovaya produced an average of 28.9 kilograms per tree, or roughly 64 pounds of fruit per tree. That same study reported even higher field-scale productivity of 17.8 metric tons per hectare, equivalent to about 15,900 pounds per acre, reinforcing Vekovaya’s reputation in Russian research as a consistently high-yielding pear.\u003cbr\u003eSource: \u003cem\u003eImprovement of the pear assortment in the Southern Urals\u003c\/em\u003e (2023), CyberLeninka\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cyberleninka.ru\/article\/n\/sovershenstvovanie-sortimenta-grushi-na-yuzhnom-urale\"\u003ehttps:\/\/cyberleninka.ru\/article\/n\/sovershenstvovanie-sortimenta-grushi-na-yuzhnom-urale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Krasnodar evaluation paper, Vekovaya fruit are reported as 130–240 g each (~1\/4 lb to 1\/2 lb per pear), pear-shaped, yellow, with characteristic red and gray dots, and sometimes an intense pink blush. Flesh is described as white, tender, very juicy, sweet-sour, with a tasting score reported as 4.4–4.6 points, which translates to \"Very good to excellent dessert pear\". The VNIISPK cultivar entry describes the flesh as white, dense, tender, fine-grained, sour-sweet with a moderate aroma, and notes use primarily fresh and for juice, compotes, and dried fruit. (\u003ca title=\"Груша, Сорт Вековая - ФГБНУ ВНИИСПК\" href=\"https:\/\/vniispk.ru\/varieties\/%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%8F\"\u003eVNIISPK\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisease and Pest Resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Krasnodar evaluation paper, scab was not observed, and resistance to pear gall mite and bacterial fire blight is described as high.\u003cbr\u003eIt is also described there as high resistance to scab and pear gall mite. (\u003ca title=\"Груша, Сорт Вековая - ФГБНУ ВНИИСПК\" href=\"https:\/\/vniispk.ru\/varieties\/%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%8F\"\u003eVNIISPK\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Krasnodar evaluation paper, Vekovaya is described as self-sterile and requiring pollenizers.\u003cbr\u003eMany of the pears that the VNIISPK cultivar entry lists recommends as pollenizers for Vekovaya we do not offer, with the exception of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/larinskaya-pear\"\u003eLarinskaya\u003c\/a\u003e. (\u003ca title=\"Груша, Сорт Вековая - ФГБНУ ВНИИСПК\" href=\"https:\/\/vniispk.ru\/varieties\/%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%8F\"\u003eVNIISPK\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinter Hardiness and Cold Climate Adaptation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Russian pomological literature, Vekovaya is consistently described as a highly winter-hardy pear, bred specifically for severe continental climates. In South Ural trials, the cultivar demonstrated strong tolerance to extreme cold. During the winter of 2010, when air temperatures reached −40 °C (−40 °F), observed freezing damage on Vekovaya trees was reported as no more than 1.0 point, which in Russian evaluations indicates very minor injury with no meaningful impact on tree survival or recovery. Researchers also noted the cultivar’s high regenerative (recovery) capacity following winter stress, meaning trees were able to resume normal growth and fruiting after extreme cold events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn broader South Ural breeding and assortment studies, Vekovaya is grouped with locally developed pears selected for long-term durability, winter survival, and stable productivity under harsh conditions. Its parentage includes Ussurian-derived material, which is commonly used in Russian breeding programs specifically to confer exceptional cold hardiness and resilience. Collectively, these findings position Vekovaya as a pear cultivar well adapted areas where winter minimums approach −40 °F. And given its success in Les McCartney's orchard in Bozeman, MT, where winters have been -45 °F, and his Vekovaya trees had no to very little winter injury, Vekovaya is likely hardy to zone 2b and even 2a, with possibly some winter injury. Good for much of Montana, even many areas east of the divide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Vekovaya Pear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Vekovaya Pear need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Vekovaya Pear needs pollen from a different variety that blooms at about the same time. Vekovaya needs a pollenizer. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/larinskaya-pear\"\u003eLarinskaya\u003c\/a\u003e flowers at the same time and is the best partner we offer. Partners we carry include Larinskaya 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 Vekovaya Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Vekovaya Pear hardy to zone 2b, which means winters down to about -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 Vekovaya 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#vekovaya-pear\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen does Vekovaya Pear ripen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Sep 3 to Sep 15 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 Vekovaya Pear get?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe graft Vekovaya 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 Vekovaya Pear good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Vekovaya Pear are fresh eating (7\/10), drying (7\/10), canning and freezing (6\/10), juice and sweet cider (6\/10).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Vekovaya Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes. Deer browse Vekovaya 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":42508246843458,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ussurian Pear Full Size: 2-4 ft. (One Year Older)","offer_id":45143804018754,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ussurian Pear Full Size: 5-7 ft.","offer_id":45143804051522,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ussurian Pear Full Size: 4-6 ft. (One Year Older) Pruned to 5 ft. for Shipping","offer_id":45143804084290,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/vekovaya-pear-on-tree.jpg?v=1789021308"},{"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":"larinskaya-pear","title":"Larinskaya Pear (Spring 2027)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larinskaya Pear is a pear tree rated hardy to zone 2b in our ratings (winters to -45°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 2b to 7. The b means the warmer half of zone 2 only (winters to -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 (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#larinskaya-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. Larinskaya needs a pollenizer. Vekovaya and Krazulya bloom at the same time and make good partners. Good partners we carry: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/krazulya-pear\"\u003eKrazulya Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vekovaya-pear\"\u003eVekovaya 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\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 (6\/10), juice and sweet cider (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, 2-3 ft or 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\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarinskaya (Ларинская) is a South Ural Russian pear and one of the core Russian cultivars we currently offer. Like all of our Russian pears, Larinskaya has been grown successfully by Les McCartney in Bozeman, Montana, where these pears have survived unscathed after experiencing winter temperatures approaching −45°F. Based on both Russian research and Montana field experience, Larinskaya and the other Russian pears we are currently growing are hardy to at least USDA Zone 2b (−45°F) with little to no winter injury. They are likely capable of surviving down to −50°F, though some winter injury should be expected at those extremes; importantly, damage would likely not extend to the trunk. We're listing it conservatively at zone 2b (-45°F) until we have more data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause there is limited high-quality information available in English, the description below was created by translating and synthesizing primary Russian pomological literature and official cultivar documentation. Technical language has been translated into plain English, and all metric values have been converted into U.S. units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimary sources:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVNIISPK cultivar entry: \u003cem\u003e“Груша, Сорт Ларинская”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vniispk.ru\/varieties\/%D0%BB%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F\"\u003ehttps:\/\/vniispk.ru\/varieties\/%D0%BB%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Совершенствование сортимента груши на Южном Урале”\u003c\/em\u003e (South Ural Research Institute synthesis, 2023)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cyberleninka.ru\/article\/n\/sovershenstvovanie-sortimenta-grushi-na-yuzhnom-urale\"\u003ehttps:\/\/cyberleninka.ru\/article\/n\/sovershenstvovanie-sortimenta-grushi-na-yuzhnom-urale\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 sources, without extrapolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLarinskaya (Ларинская) Pear\u003c\/h2\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\u003eLarinskaya is an autumn-ripening pear bred at the South Ural Research Institute of Horticulture and Potato Growing. It was developed by crossing a Ussurian pear seedling (41-15-9) with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clapps-favorite-pear\"\u003eClapp’s Favorite\u003c\/a\u003e, combining extreme cold hardiness with improved eating quality. The cultivar is officially zoned for the Ural region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRipening Period and Keeping Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarinskaya ripens in early September (approximately September 5–10 in South Ural conditions). Fruit can be stored until early November, giving a storage life of about 60 days, which is relatively long for a cold-hardy pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are large and vigorous, reaching around 20 feet tall at maturity, with a moderately dense, irregular crown. On Ussurian seedling rootstock, trees typically begin bearing around year five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProductivity and Yield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarinskaya is described as consistently productive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature trees (around 10 years old) produced up to 46 kg per tree, or about 101 pounds per tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn South Ural trials from 2019–2022, average production was 18 kg per tree (about 40 pounds).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrchard-scale yield was reported at 11.1 t\/ha, which converts to roughly 9,900 pounds per acre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruits are medium-sized, typically 110 g, with a maximum around 140 g (3.9–4.9 oz). Shape is short pear-shaped, often slightly uneven. Skin is green at harvest, turning light yellow when ripe, with many small gray dots. Flesh is cream-colored, dense, and juicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor and Eating Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarinskaya received a tasting score of 4.5 points on the standard Russian 5-point pomological scale, placing it in the “very good” dessert category for cold-hardy pears. In plain terms, Russian researchers consider this a pear that is genuinely good to eat, not just hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSugar and Acid Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaboratory analysis reported:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.8% soluble solids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.7% sugars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.8% titratable acids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated into everyday language, this indicates a pear with real sweetness, balanced by enough acidity to keep the flavor bright, rather than bland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarinskaya is not self-fertile. Recommended pollenizers we have available are \u003ca href=\"\/products\/krazulya-pear\"\u003eKrazulya\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vekovaya-pear\"\u003eVekovaya\u003c\/a\u003e, and to a lesser extent, although would still work, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/krasnobokaya-pear\"\u003eKrasnobokaya\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinter Hardiness and Cold Climate Adaptation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRussian research classifies Larinskaya as highly winter-hardy. In South Ural field trials, winters reaching approximately −40°F resulted in low levels of tissue damage, with good recovery and no structural failure. Combined with long-term success in Bozeman, Montana, this supports Larinskaya’s reputation as a reliable pear for extreme cold climates, suitable for Zone 2b–3 growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisease and Pest Resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver multiple years of observation, Russian sources report no significant damage from pear scab or pear gall mite, and Larinskaya is described as resistant to bacterial fire blight, making it well suited to low-input and organic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Larinskaya Pear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Larinskaya Pear need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Larinskaya Pear needs pollen from a different variety that blooms at about the same time. Larinskaya needs a pollenizer. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vekovaya-pear\"\u003eVekovaya\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/krazulya-pear\"\u003eKrazulya\u003c\/a\u003e bloom at the same time and make good partners. Partners we carry include Krazulya Pear, Vekovaya Pear, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/danjou-pear\"\u003eD'Anjou Pear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Larinskaya Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Larinskaya Pear hardy to zone 2b, which means winters down to about -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 Larinskaya 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#larinskaya-pear\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow big does Larinskaya Pear get?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe graft Larinskaya 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 Larinskaya Pear good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Larinskaya Pear are fresh eating (8\/10), canning and freezing (6\/10), juice and sweet cider (6\/10), cooking and roasting (6\/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Larinskaya Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes. Deer browse Larinskaya Pear now and then, so protect young plants where deer pressure is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat arrives, and when does Larinskaya 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 or 3-5 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":45133798604866,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ussurian Full Size: 3-5 ft. (One Year Older)","offer_id":42500395302978,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/larinskaya-pear-fruit.png?v=1789020421"},{"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":"taylor-apple-pear","title":"Taylor Apple Pear (Spring 2027)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taylor Apple Pear is a pear tree rated hardy to zone 2b in our ratings (winters to -45°F), and partially self-fertile, so a second variety nearby makes crops more dependable (bloom group 4 of 7, mid for a 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 2b to 7. The b means the warmer half of zone 2 only (winters to -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 700 hours (400 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#taylor-apple-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 4 of 7 (mid), mid spring here. Taylor may set a light crop alone, but plan on a partner for real crops. Choose an early-blooming pear such as Krazulya, Larinskaya or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vekovaya-pear\"\u003eVekovaya\u003c\/a\u003e, since Asian pears usually bloom ahead of most European pears. Nearby varieties that can boost the crop: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/krazulya-pear\"\u003eKrazulya Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/larinskaya-pear\"\u003eLarinskaya Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bolshaya-pear\"\u003eBolshaya Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/krasnobokaya-pear\"\u003eKrasnobokaya Pear\u003c\/a\u003e and 8 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\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\u003eWinter storage (9\/10), fresh eating (6\/10), drying (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, 2-4 ft or 3-5 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\u003eTaylor Apple Pear is an Asian pear selected for extreme cold tolerance and Taylor stands out as one of the hardiest, if not the hardiest Asian pear that we know of. While the flavor is apparently very good, we have not yet tasted this variety firsthand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor Apple Pear circulates as a named cultivar in the cold-climate fruit nursery trade and has been marketed as an “Asian pear” or “apple pear” due to its round shape and crunchy texture. Some nurseries describe it as an introduction associated with Green Barn Nursery, but we couldn't find any credible published breeding record that documents a specific cross or named parents. For that reason, it is most accurate to treat Taylor Apple Pear as a named selection with an unpublished pedigree rather than a formally documented breeding-program cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit are commonly described as round, green to yellow-green with a light blush, ripening in the late season (often late September into October depending on climate). The defining characteristic is texture: firm, crisp, and juicy. It is best used fresh—sliced and chilled—and it also holds up well for fresh culinary uses where you want crunch rather than softening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth Habit \u0026amp; Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruits are more compact than many European pear trees, with heavy spring bloom followed by firm, waxy-skinned fruit. As with pears generally, early training and annual pruning for structure, light, and airflow are key to keeping the canopy productive and reducing disease pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer Taylor Apple Pear on Ussurian pear full-size rootstock. A practical spacing range for this would be roughly 18 ft. depending on site, vigor, and how intensively you plan to prune for size control. If you want a large, low-maintenance tree, lean wider; if you plan regular pruning to keep the canopy tighter, the lower end of that range can work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor Apple Pear is commonly described as at least partially self-fertile, but pears typically set heavier and more consistently with cross-pollination, so the safest recommendation is to plant a second pear nearby that overlaps bloom at your site. Any of our Russian pears would work for pollination, including \u003ca href=\"\/products\/krazulya-pear\"\u003eKrazulya\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/larinskaya-pear\"\u003eLarinskaya\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vekovaya-pear\"\u003eVekovaya\u003c\/a\u003e, Kraznobokaya, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bolshaya-pear\"\u003eBolshaya\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCold hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor Apple Pear is one of the most cold-hardy Asian-pear-type cultivars in circulation, with some sellers claiming -40°F-class hardiness. In our own Montana network, we obtained scionwood from Les McCartney, who has grown this successfully in Bozeman, Montana, and whose his site reached -45°F, with minimal to no winter injury for this variety. Based on that real-world Montana experience, we consider Taylor Apple Pear at least hardy to -45°F in the right conditions, while noting that duration of cold, acclimation timing, wind exposure, and site microclimate strongly influence winter injury outcomes. We’re listing it as zone 2b hardy (-45°F), best in protected sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage courtesy of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.whiffletreefarmandnursery.ca\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqYvQ5NfaQy0wrTxdopZAfs-fvHRR-YydsUsGM8V0XmnKQ8hGej\"\u003eWhiffle Tree Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e in Ontario Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Taylor Apple Pear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Taylor Apple Pear need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt helps. Taylor Apple Pear is partially self-fertile, so it can set some fruit alone, but a second variety nearby makes crops more dependable. Taylor may set a light crop alone, but plan on a partner for real crops. Choose an early-blooming pear such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/krazulya-pear\"\u003eKrazulya\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/larinskaya-pear\"\u003eLarinskaya\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vekovaya-pear\"\u003eVekovaya\u003c\/a\u003e, since Asian pears usually bloom ahead of most European pears. Partners we carry include Krazulya Pear, Larinskaya Pear, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bolshaya-pear\"\u003eBolshaya Pear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Taylor Apple Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Taylor Apple Pear hardy to zone 2b, which means winters down to about -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 Taylor Apple Pear need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 700 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 400 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#taylor-apple-pear\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow big does Taylor Apple Pear get?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe graft Taylor Apple 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 Taylor Apple Pear good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Taylor Apple Pear are winter storage (9\/10), fresh eating (6\/10), drying (6\/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Taylor Apple Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes. Deer browse Taylor Apple Pear now and then, so protect young plants where deer pressure is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat arrives, and when does Taylor Apple 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: 2-4 ft or 3-5 ft or 3-4 ft or 4-6 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 Pear Full Size: 2-4 ft.","offer_id":42505032761410,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ussurian Pear Full Size: 3-5 ft.","offer_id":45135421243458,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ussurian Pear Full Size: 3-4 ft. (One Year Older)","offer_id":45135421276226,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ussurian Pear Full Size: 4-6 ft.","offer_id":45135421308994,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ussurian Pear Full Size: 4-6 ft. (One Year Older)","offer_id":45135421341762,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ussurian Pear Full Size: 5-7 ft. (One Year Older)","offer_id":45135421374530,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/taylor-apple-pear-on-tree.png?v=1789021268"},{"product_id":"bulgaria-pear","title":"Bulgaria Pear (Spring 2027)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulgaria Pear is a pear tree rated hardy to zone 2 from St. Lawrence Nurseries' rating (winters to -50°F), and not self-fertile, so it needs a different variety nearby as a pollenizer (bloom group 4 of 7, 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 8. 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 1,100). 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#bulgaria-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. We haven't found published bloom data for Bulgaria, so plan on a second pear nearby. A Bartlett-season pear is the safest match until its bloom time is recorded. Good partners we carry: \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, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/honeysweet-pear\"\u003eHoneysweet 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\u003eRootstock and size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUssurian: full size, about 20 to 30 ft tall unpruned. The hardiest pear species there is. Plant 18 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 (7\/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. 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 Bulgaria, 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\u003eBulgaria is a very hardy pear that St. Lawrence Nurseries rates to -50F or colder. Despite the name, St. Lawrence lists it as a Russian release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to St. Lawrence Nurseries, Bulgaria is a release from the South-Ural Research Institute of Fruit and Vegetable Growing in Russia and \"a newcomer to the United States.\" St. Lawrence says less is known about this one, and we haven't found anything else published on it, including its parentage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit and Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Lawrence describes the fruit as green with a red blush, ripening in early September around the same time as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bolshaya-pear\"\u003eBolshaya\u003c\/a\u003e, and says it's \"described as an excellent eating pear.\" That's about all that's been published on the fruit so far, so we'll add our own notes once our trees start bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth Habit and Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOurs are grafted onto Ussurian pear, a full size rootstock that's hardy to -50F or more. Plan on 18 to 20 feet between trees, or a bit closer if you'll prune every year to keep the canopy narrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulgaria needs a pollenizer. We haven't found published bloom data for it, and we've estimated it as a mid-season bloomer. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nova-pear\"\u003eNova\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flemish-beauty-pear\"\u003eFlemish Beauty\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hudar-pear\"\u003eHudar\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/frost-pear\"\u003eFrost\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/waterville-pear\"\u003eWaterville\u003c\/a\u003e all bloom mid-season, though none of them are rated quite as hardy as Bulgaria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCold Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Lawrence Nurseries rates Bulgaria to -50F or colder, which is zone 2 on our scale, and that's where we've listed it. Since it's new to the US and St. Lawrence says less is known about it, we'll keep a close eye on how ours handle Montana winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#777;margin-top:24px\"\u003eAbout the photo: this isn’t Bulgaria itself. Photos of Bulgaria are either under copyright or simply unavailable, so we picked the open-source image that looks closest to the fruit. Photo: “Kopie van pistoolpeer 1” by Steve beurms, via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Kopie_van_pistoolpeer_1.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e, licensed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCC BY-SA 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Bulgaria Pear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Bulgaria Pear need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Bulgaria Pear needs pollen from a different variety that blooms at about the same time. We haven't found published bloom data for it, so plan on a second pear nearby. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bartlett-pear\"\u003eBartlett\u003c\/a\u003e-season pear is the safest match until its bloom time is recorded. Partners we carry include Bartlett Pear, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dana-hovey-pear\"\u003eDana Hovey Pear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flemish-beauty-pear\"\u003eFlemish Beauty Pear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Bulgaria Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe list Bulgaria Pear at zone 2, which means winters down to about -50°F. That comes from St. Lawrence Nurseries, which rates it to -50°F or colder, not from our own winters yet. We'll keep a close eye on how ours handle Montana winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Bulgaria 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. Origin isn't well documented, so this is an estimate based on typical European pears (about 800 hours). 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#bulgaria-pear\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow big does Bulgaria Pear get?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe graft Bulgaria Pear onto Ussurian (full size), which makes a tree roughly 20 to 30 ft tall if you never prune it. Plant 18 to 20 ft apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Bulgaria Pear good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Bulgaria Pear are fresh eating (7\/10). Since we're still new to it, that score leans on St. Lawrence's description rather than our own harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Bulgaria Pear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes. Deer browse Bulgaria Pear now and then, so protect young plants where deer pressure is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat arrives, and when does Bulgaria 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: 3-5 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: 3-5 ft.","offer_id":45178185351234,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/bulgaria-pear-representative.jpg?v=1791615297"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/collections\/krasnobokaya-pear-on-tree.jpg?v=1792787092","url":"https:\/\/www.montanafruittrees.com\/collections\/zone-2-pear-trees.oembed","provider":"Montana Fruit Trees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}