Highland
A quality storage pear; it thrives throughout the nation. This large, attractive dessert pear is yellow with some russetting. The flesh is very smooth in texture and rich in flavor. Trees are very hardy, of moderate vigor and very productive. The fruit matures in
early October and develops its best quality if stored for about a month. Pull fruit out of storage and ripen on your counter through the end of the year. Highland was developed at the Geneva station in New York state.
Gem
Large red blushed flavorful fruit ripe late in the season and a good keeper. The best in WSU Mt. Vernon tests of USDA introductions. Very productive at an early age.
Thorn
A perry pear used as a pollinizer. It is a small yellow pear from Gloucestershire England, primarily used for pear cider.
Summer Blood Birne
(W2, H10 branch of multi graft tree) The “Summer Blood Birne” is an ancient, red-fleshed European pear cultivar from Germany, prized for its unique cinnamon-like flavor and bright red flesh. It ripens in August, is resistant to scab, and is suitable for fresh eating or drying. The pear is small, with yellow skin that often has a red blush.
