Aurora pear tree

Pyrus communis 'Aurora'

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• Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
• Pollination group: 3

Aurora is a large early-season pear, related to Bartlett and ripening at the same time, but with a superior flavor - sweet, juicy, with melting flesh.

The pears are a bit larger than Bartlett, but have a similar yellow russeted appearance, often flushed red.  Unlike Bartlett they can be kept in a fridge for a couple of months without loss of flavor and texture.

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How to grow

Aurora is more vigorous than Bartlett, and although susceptible to fire blight, its vigor gives it a better chance of surviving.

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History

Aurora was developed at the New York State Agriculture Experiment Station at Geneva, NY, in the 1960s. One of the parents is Bartlett.

Aurora characteristics

• Gardening skillBeginner
• Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
• Pollination group3
• Pollinating othersAverage
• Picking seasonEarly
• UsesEating fresh
• Keeping (of fruit)1-2 months
• General resistanceAverage
• FireblightSome susceptibility
• Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 5 (-29C)
• Summer maximum temperaturesWarm (25-30C / 76-85F)
• Country of originUnited States
• Period of origin1950 - 1999
• Flesh colourCream
• Fruit colorGreen / YellowOrange flushRusset