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The fruit from these European pear trees are large, with brownish-green skin and requires a pollinator for best production. The tree is very resistant to fireblight giving it a long time for a you to enjoy. Moonglow pears ripen in early August, about two weeks before Bartlett. (500 Chill Hours) Grows in zones: 5 - 9.
If you wait too long, the pears become woody or ripen from the inside out, resulting in mushy fruit. Gauge picking times by the variety and your region. When the usual harvest time approaches, grasp a pear and gently push it to a horizontal position. Ripe pears snap easily off the tree.