Fruit tree comparisons
| Pear tree Magness | |
|---|---|
| A high quality late-season eating pear, developed to be fireblight resistant. | |
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Growing
| Pear tree Magness | |
|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Poor |
Using
| Pear tree Magness | |
|---|---|
| Picking season | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
| Pear tree Magness | |
|---|---|
| General resistance | Good |
| Fireblight | Very resistant |
| Scab | Some resistance |
| Mildew | Some resistance |
Climate
| Pear tree Magness | |
|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Pear tree Magness | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Green / Yellow |
| Flesh colour | Cream |