Fruit tree comparisons
| Pear tree Honeysweet | |
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| Honeysweet is a self-fertile small late-season sweet pear, with buttery flesh, related to Seckel. | |
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Growing
| Pear tree Honeysweet | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
Using
| Pear tree Honeysweet | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
Disease resistance
| Pear tree Honeysweet | |
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| General resistance | Good |
| Fireblight | Some resistance |
Climate
| Pear tree Honeysweet | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Pear tree Honeysweet | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Green Russet |
| Flesh colour | Cream |