Fruit tree comparisons
Pear tree Seckel | |
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The definitive American heirloom pear, found near Philadelphia in the 1760s. Fruits are small but have a rich sweet aromatic flavor. | |
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Growing
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Gardening skill | Beginner |
Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile |
Pollination group | 4 |
Pollinating others | Poor |
Using
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Picking season | Late |
Uses | Eating fresh Culinary |
Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
Disease resistance
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General resistance | Average |
Fireblight | Some resistance |
Climate
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Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
Summer maximum temperatures | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
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Country of origin | United States |
Period of origin | 1750 - 1799 |
Fruit color | Red / Green |