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European Pear x Mt. Ash : SHIPOVA Semi-Dwarf (OHxF87)

Name: European Pear x Mt. Ash : SHIPOVA Semi-Dwarf (OHxF87)
SKU: 169-6587
Availability: InStock

$59.95

In stock

(x Sorbopyrus auricularis)
Shipova is a unique, hard-to-find cross of Mountain Ash and European Pear.
A rare hybrid dating back to the early 1600’s, this Yugoslavian native is one of the few really exotic fruits that is also very hardy. Attractive pyramidal shape trees with dark silver-grey foliage mature at 14-18ft tall and produce highly fragrant, golden yellow seedless fruit the size of a small pear. Lee Reich describes the flavour thus: 'The buttery flesh - a bit more meaty than a pear - melts with each bite to fill the mouth with semi-solid, sweet and fragrant ambrosia.'
The Shipova is a trouble-free tree, however it is in no hurry to start bearing - expect 7-10 years. Although basically self-fertile it will cross pollinate with pears or with other Mt Ash crosses.

SEMI-FERTILE* | ZONE 3/4 | HARVEST | LATE SEPT

Quince and Shipova Product Overview

(Cydonia oblonga)
These bright yellow fruits have a unique tangy and tropical taste. The fruit is most commonly cooked or made into jams and jellies. We offer hardy European dwarf trees that are highly ornamental with their masses of white flowers in spring. Some sources claim that these compact trees are more tolerant of wet soils than any other fruit trees.
1.25-2m (4-6 ') bareroot trees