Summercrisp pear

Summercrisp is a cold-hardy, early-season pear developed by the University of Minnesota for usage in cold locations where most pear cultivars do not survive and frequently do not fruit. The name of this cultivar alludes to its early harvest season. It also implies that the fruit is best consumed before it has ripened; the eating quality is finest when the flesh is firm and crisp. The fruits are magnificent chartreuse pears with a crimson flush that are plentiful in late summer.

If let falls on the grass or sidewalks, the fruit can be unsightly and may need occasional cleanup. This variety is a cross between two species. Summercrisp Pear matures to reach around 25 feet tall with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy and a normal clearance of 4 feet from the ground, making it ideal for planting beneath power lines. Summercrisp Pear blooms in mid-spring with gorgeous clusters of white flowers with purple anthers along the stems. It grows quickly and may be expected to survive for 70 years or more under perfect conditions.