Russian Pear : BEEDLE Standard ( P. Ussuriensis) (Orchard Grade)

An 'orchard grade' is a tree that may be somewhat shorter, slightly crooked, or a bit scratched, or for some other reason is not a perfect front lawn specimen. These trees will work just as well in an orchard as a first or number one would, since they still produce the very same fruit.

Some years ago John Beedle, a horticulturist and the Parks Director for St. Albert, Alberta, supervised the planting of 100 or so Siberian pear seedlings on the city boulevards. He knew they would make tough, hardy trees with beautiful white spring blossoms and gorgeous red and gold fall foliage. One of these seedlings, instead of producing rock hard, little green fruits, began bearing bountiful crops of roundish, red-blushed, mid-sized pears. By mid September they become soft and sweet–actually impressive fresh eating quality. This pear, consequently named after Beedle, is currently the best for far-north and prairie pear enthusiasts.

NEEDS A POLLENIZER | ZONE 2/3 | HARVEST: MID SEPT