Potomac Pear

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Potomac Pear (Pyrus communis)

Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship Pear to CA

Introduced in 1993 by the USDA Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, West Virginia, Potomac is a high-quality European pear prized for its exceptional flavor and outstanding resistance to fire blight. A cross between Moonglow and Anjou, it produces medium to large fruit that ripens in mid-September.

The fruit has smooth yellow-green skin and sweet, buttery, exceptionally juicy flesh, making it an excellent choice for fresh eating. Trees are vigorous, productive, and fairly precocious, producing reliable crops at a young age. Potomac is considered one of the finest fire blight-resistant pears available for home orchards and commercial growers alike.

Potomac requires another European pear variety for cross-pollination. Trees perform best in full sun and well-drained soil. Dwarf trees typically reach 8–14 feet in height, while standard trees grow 15–30 feet tall. Space dwarf trees 6–10 feet apart and standard trees 14 feet apart. Hardy in Zones 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
• Fresh 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.