Pear (European), Pineapple, Bare Root

Pear, Pineapple
Pyrus communis 'Pineapple'

Pineapple Pear is a unique, mid-season pear variety known for its distinctive flavor that carries a hint of tropical pineapple sweetness, making it a favorite among pear enthusiasts. The medium to large fruit has a greenish-yellow skin with a slightly russeted finish and creamy, crisp flesh. Pineapple Pear is ideal for fresh eating, canning, and making preserves, thanks to its firm texture and juicy nature. This variety is highly productive and thrives in warm climates, particularly in the southeastern United States, where it is known for its heat tolerance and resistance to fire blight. Pineapple Pear is partially self-pollinating but benefits from having a pollination partner like Orient or Kieffer for larger yields.

Key Characteristics

• Distinctive Flavor with a Tropical Twist
  Pineapple Pear offers a taste like no other, with a sweet flavor that has a subtle hint of pineapple. This unique taste makes it perfect for eating fresh, but it's also excellent for canning and making preserves, adding a tropical twist to jams and chutneys.

• Heat-Tolerant and Fire Blight Resistant
  This variety is highly adaptable to hot climates and is known for its resistance to fire blight, a common bacterial disease that affects many pear trees. This makes Pineapple Pear a reliable choice for growers in the southeastern United States and other warm regions.

• Partially Self-Pollinating but Benefits from Partners
  While Pineapple Pear can produce fruit on its own, it benefits greatly from having a pollination partner like Orient or Kieffer Pear, which enhances fruit set and results in a more abundant harvest. Planting with a compatible variety can maximize your yield.

• Mid-Season Harvest with Versatile Uses
  Pineapple Pear ripens in August, providing a generous supply of fruit during late summer. Its firm, crisp flesh makes it ideal for fresh eating, as well as for canning, baking, and drying. The fruit holds its shape well during cooking, making it perfect for pies and preserves.

• Attractive Spring Blooms for Pollinator Support
  In early spring, Pineapple Pear trees are covered in clusters of white blossoms that attract bees and other pollinators. These blooms add ornamental appeal to orchards and gardens and provide an early-season food source for beneficial insects.

Product Details

• Native range: Western Asia, Europe (origin of most cultivated pears)
• Plant life cycle: Perennial
• Sun requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, medium
• Mature height: 15-20 feet
• Bloom time: March to April
• Bloom color: White
• USDA Hardiness zones: 5-9

Pineapple Pear is a fantastic choice for those who appreciate a unique twist on classic pear flavor. Its sweet, tropical taste, combined with its heat tolerance and disease resistance, makes it a valuable addition to home orchards, especially in warmer climates.