Orient Pear

Ships as bareroot or available for pickup at nursery in 2-gallon container

Orient is a tough, early-drop selection for deer orchards. It is a common eating variety.

Orient Pear:350-400 chill hours
“Originated in Chico, California, by Walter Van Fleet, Plant Introduction Garden, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Introduced in 1945 through the Tennessee Agriculture Experiment Station. Pyrus communis x Pyrus sp. from China; direction of cross unknown; P.I. 64224. Fruit: nearly round, averaging 3 inches long and 2 3 / 4 inches in diam.; flesh firm, juicy, slightly sweet, lacking in flavor; good for canning; ripens 15-18 Aug. at Knoxville, Tennessee. Bruises easily when ripe; skin thick and tough, with rough finish; flesh creamy-white, good texture, mild flavor, grit near core, resistant to core breakdown. Tree: produces annual medium-sized crops; resistant to fire blight; mostly of interest in Tennessee and southward.” -- Brooks and Olmo Register of Fruit and Nut Varieties-- Description provided by National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvalis, Oregon.

Drop Time: August-September
Zones: 5-9
Fruit Size: Large

Shipping begins January 3, 2023. Please select a ship date between Jan. 3 and March 31.