Description
Pear ‘Golden Spice’
Pyrus ussuriensis ‘Golden Spice’
Zone: 3
Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Size: 23′ H X 16′ W
Flower Color: White
Fruit ripening time: Mid to Late August
Fruit Color & Size: Medium yellow brushed with dull red, 1.75″ diameter
Pollination: Requires cross-pollination
Taste: Firm and juicy
Description: This home orchard tree features showy white flowers and glossy green leaves. A late fall pear with small yellow fruit that is firm and juicy. Best for canning/preserves.
Ornamental Features: Clusters of white flowers in the spring followed by small yellow fruit. Foliage is glossy-green throughout the season turning a rich burgundy in the fall.
Landscape Attributes: Dense deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Very resistant to fireblight.
