Maxine pear trees

• Check pollinators >

• Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
• Pollination group: 4

Maxine is a traditional American pear, with good fire blight resistance.

See our full description ...

Maxine pear trees for sale

Pre-order for delivery in spring 2027

• Semi-standard, 1-year bare-root tree $42.95

  Mature height: 10ft-16ft after 10 years
  Semi-vigorous rootstock
  

  Out of stock
  

All about Maxine pear trees

Maxine is an attractive yellow / green pear, often covered with an attractive light russet.

The pears ripen towards the end of August - a bit later than Bartlett - and have a juicy flesh and excellent flavor.

Its productivity, disease-resistance, and good storage make Maxine a good choice for the home orchardist.

How to grow

Maxine is easy to grow, and has good resistance to fire blight.

It has a tendency to over-set fruitlets and it is important to thin the fruitlets quite aggressively in late May, to ensure the remaining ones reach a good size and flavor at maturity.

Advice on fruit tree pollination.

History

Maxine has an interesting history. The original tree was found as a seedling pear tree in Preble County, OH. It was named and commercialized by E.M. Buechly around 1900.

In 1930 Marvin Cook of Tipp County, OH discovered a seedling pear tree which was subsequently released in 1953 by the famous Stark Brothers nursery as Starking Delicious.

The similarities between these two varieties are such that they are now considered to be identical.

Maxine characteristics

• What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Maxine?Average
• Is Maxine self-fertile?Not self-fertile
• What flowering group is Maxine?4
• Is Maxine good for pollinating others?Average
• What season do you pick Maxine?Mid
• UsesEating freshCulinary
• How long can you keep Maxine in a fridge?1-2 months
• What is the overall disease resistance of Maxine?Good
• How resistant is Maxine to fire blight?Very resistant
• What is the USDA hardiness zone for Maxine?Zone 5 (-29C)
• Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
• Where does Maxine originate from?United States
• When was Maxine first introduced?1900 - 1949
• Fruit colorGreen / YellowRussetYellow