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Temperate Fruit & Orchards => Temperate Fruit Discussion => Topic started by: shaxs on August 22, 2019, 10:07:48 AM

Title: Best low chill pear for Southern California
Post by: shaxs on August 22, 2019, 10:07:48 AM

I live in coastal Southern California. We get 200 to 250 chill hours a year. I am looking for a low chill pear to plant in my backyard. I prefer a more soft flesh than a crisp one. Looking online I was thinking maybe the pineapple pear would be for me. I will need it also keep it pretty small by summer pruning. I'd like to keep it under 10 ft total. Do you have a pair that you would recommend?

Title: Re: Best low chill pear for Southern California
Post by: AndrewAZ on August 23, 2019, 12:09:41 AM

mmm do Google search for RSI nursery in Glendale, AZ.  He has a variety called Waddell giant pear that will work great.  Highly recommend.
May also look into Ayers variety and Asian varieties.

Title: Re: Best low chill pear for Southern California
Post by: shaxs on August 23, 2019, 12:19:25 AM

Is it a really firm pear?