Tree | Pyrus communis 'Josephine' Josephine Fruiting Pear |
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Description | This is a deciduous self-sterile winter pear tree that has fragrant white/pink flowers produced in spring followed by small, greenish-yellow fruit that matures late-season. The fruits of this variety are red, smooth-skinned, very juicy, and sweet. Pears are dioecious, so it's necessary to have both a male and female tree for fruit production. | ||
Foliage |
Deciduous
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Form |
Round
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Mature Size | 8 x 6m | ||
Uses | Josephine’s fruit is great to use in deserts or to eat as is. Fruit can be stored for up to two months! | ||
Position & Soil | Thrives in a full sun position and fertile well-drained soil. To produce good fruit they need a cold period during winter so do best in areas with a degree of frost. | ||
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