Mount Vernon Asian Pear
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Mount Vernon'
Raintree has selected this pear as the best among many open-pollinated Asian pear seedlings at the WSU Mt. Vernon, WA Experimental Station.
The large, round cream-colored fruit ripens in mid season and has excellent flavor.
Hardy to USDA Zone: 5
Chill Hours Needed: Unverified/Average chill needed for most Asian pears is 400-450
Mature Height: 15' (Semi Dwarf)
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: Late Summer
Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer
Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: OHxF87
Read our Asian Pear Growing Guide
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Mount Vernon'
Raintree has selected this pear as the best among many open-pollinated Asian pear seedlings at the WSU Mt. Vernon, WA Experimental Station.
The large, round cream-colored fruit ripens in mid season and has excellent flavor.
Hardy to USDA Zone: 5
Chill Hours Needed: Unverified/Average chill needed for most Asian pears is 400-450
Mature Height: 15' (Semi Dwarf)
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: Late Summer
Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer
Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: OHxF87
Read our Asian Pear Growing Guide
Description
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Mount Vernon'
Raintree has selected this pear as the best among many open-pollinated Asian pear seedlings at the WSU Mt. Vernon, WA Experimental Station.
The large, round cream-colored fruit ripens in mid season and has excellent flavor.
Hardy to USDA Zone: 5
Chill Hours Needed: Unverified/Average chill needed for most Asian pears is 400-450
Mature Height: 15' (Semi Dwarf)
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: Late Summer
Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer
Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: OHxF87
Read our Asian Pear Growing Guide
