Anjou

Description

A heritage tree, introduced to France prior to 1800. A truly unique taste with a juicy blend of citrusy and sweet flavor combined with its aromatic flesh makes it incomparable. Anjou is an upright, vigorous tree that is moderately resistant to fireblight. Beautiful in bloom and one of the heaviest producing pear trees. Fruit is large, firm, with a satisfying crunch with each bite. Pears are light yellow and green and is some of the most symmetrical and beautiful pears available. Stores well into winter. Their dense flesh holds up well, making them ideal for various culinary applications.

Partially self fertile but produces higher yields with cross pollination. Hardy to Zone 5.

On Pyro 1 rootstock, trees will mature around 10-12ft. Trees are 1 year whips that will be approximately 4ft tall at pickup.

Sold as a bareroot tree (not potted) in early spring with pickups from April 27-May 5th.