
Varieties of Pears Recommended for
Zone 6
|
Variety |
Zone* |
Chill Req. |
Fruit Characteristics |
Avg. Ripe Date |
Pollination |
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|
Texture |
Skin Color |
Size |
Flavor |
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|
Florida Home |
6,7 |
Low |
Juicy |
Light Green |
Small |
Sweet |
Early July |
Cross: Leconte, Pineapple |
|
Kieffer |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
High to Medium |
Coarse |
Yellow w Blush |
Large |
Musty |
September to October |
Cross: Leconte, Orient |
|
Leconte |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
High to Medium |
Coarse & Crisp |
Yellow |
Medium |
Sweet |
August |
Cross: Kieffer, Orient |
|
Orient |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
High to Medium |
Coarse |
Yellow |
Medium to Large |
Sweet |
August |
Cross: Kieffer, Leconte |
|
Pineapple |
5,6 |
Medium to Low |
Fine Grained |
Yellow |
Large |
Sweet & Tangy |
August |
Semi-Self: Leconte, Orient |
|
3-N-1 |
3 Varieties on 1 tree which include Kieffer, Bartlett, and Ayers. See above specifics for each. |
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* Refers to Numbered Zones on Previous Map.
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