Pear (Hybrid), Orient, Bare Root

Pear, Orient
Pyrus communis 'Orient'

Orient Pear is a large, heat-tolerant pear variety known for its beautiful, round fruit with smooth, yellow-green skin and a red blush. Its creamy, juicy flesh has a mild, sweet flavor with just a hint of spice, making it perfect for fresh eating, canning, and baking. Orient is highly productive and thrives in warm climates, making it a favorite among growers in the southern United States. The tree is resistant to fire blight and is an excellent pollination partner for other varieties like Bartlett, Kieffer, or Pineapple Pear. Self-pollinating but more productive with a pollinator, Orient produces a reliable late-summer harvest of delicious, versatile pears.

Key Characteristics

• Large, Sweet Pears for Fresh Eating and Preserving
  Orient Pear produces large, round fruit with smooth, golden skin and a slight blush of red. Its flesh is creamy and juicy, with a sweet and mildly spiced flavor that makes it excellent for fresh eating, canning, or adding to baked goods like pies and tarts.

• Heat-Tolerant and Disease-Resistant
  Orient is well-suited to hot, humid climates, thriving where other pear varieties may struggle with heat. It is also resistant to fire blight, a common disease that can affect pear trees, making it a reliable choice for growers in warmer regions.

• Partially Self-Pollinating but Benefits from Partners
  Orient is partially self-fertile, meaning it can produce fruit on its own, but it benefits from having a pollination partner like Bartlett, Kieffer, or Pineapple Pear. Planting with another pear variety nearby can increase yields and improve fruit quality.

• Late-Summer Harvest for Extended Pear Season
  Ripening in August to September, Orient offers a late-summer harvest that extends the pear season. Its firm texture makes it ideal for preserving and enjoying well after the harvest is over, adding a sweet touch to autumn meals.

• Showy White Spring Blossoms
  In early spring, Orient Pear trees are covered in clusters of white blossoms that attract bees and other beneficial pollinators. These fragrant flowers add ornamental value to the orchard and support early-season pollinator activity.

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: 12-20 feet
• Bloom time: March to April
• Bloom color: White
• USDA Hardiness zones: 5-9

Orient Pear is a great choice for gardeners looking for a heat-tolerant, disease-resistant pear with sweet, juicy fruit. Its versatility in the kitchen, combined with its late-summer harvest, makes it a must-have for home orchards and edible landscapes.