Potomac Pear
From the Kearneysville, WV USDA station, this is a high quality type which ripens in late September, attaining best quality after some six weeks in storage. Fruit is sweet and buttery. Tree is vigorous and fairly precocious. Pollinates with Blakes Pride or Seckel. Fire blight resistant. Dwarf are 8'-14' standards are 15'-30'. Zone 5-9.
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Pest Resistance | Very Good |
| Disease Resistance | Very Good |
| Drought Tolerance | Good |
| Heat Tolerance | Very Good |
| Humidity Tolerance | Very Good |
| Sun Tolerance | Very Good |
| Wet Soil Tolerance | Poor |
| Shade Tolerance | Fair |
| No Spray | Fair |
| Salt Tolerance | Fair |
| Fun for Kids | Very Good |
| Deer Resistance | Poor |
| Thorns | No |
| Plant Type | Tree |
| Soil Type | Adaptable |
| Edible Type | Fruit |
| Self Fertile | No |
| this information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome | |
Due to import restrictions we are unable to ship Potomac Pear to CA...
Pear
Shinko Pear in winter
Surround® will control the same insects as on apples plus pear psylla. Note: fruits expand quickly after petal fall, so keep fruits covered with Surround® to maintain maximum protection.
