Fruit tree comparisons
| Pear tree Potomac | |
|---|---|
| remove |
Growing
| Pear tree Potomac | |
|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
| Ploidy | Diploid |
| Bearing regularity | Regular |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Using
| Pear tree Potomac | |
|---|---|
| Picking season | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh |
| Cropping | Good |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
| Pear tree Potomac | |
|---|---|
| General resistance | Good |
| Fireblight | Very resistant |
Climate
| Pear tree Potomac | |
|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | (5) -20F / -29C |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Pear tree Potomac | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Green / Red |
| Flesh colour | Cream |
| Fruit size | Small |