Fruit tree comparisons
| Pear tree Aurora | |
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| An early-season American pear variety, related to Bartlett but with an improved flavor and better storage. | |
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Growing
| Pear tree Aurora | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
Using
| Pear tree Aurora | |
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| Picking season | Early |
| Uses | Eating fresh |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months |
Disease resistance
| Pear tree Aurora | |
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| General resistance | Average |
| Fireblight | Some susceptibility |
Climate
| Pear tree Aurora | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Pear tree Aurora | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Green / Yellow Orange flush Russet |
| Flesh colour | Cream |