The Orcas Pear is a large, flavorful fruit with a yellow skin accented by a carmine blush at peak ripeness. It boasts a smooth, slick texture with minimal grit cells. Renowned for its exceptional scab resistance, the tree grows vigorously with a spreading form and produces abundant fruit annually. Ideal for fresh eating, canning, or drying, these pears reach maturity in early September. As a late bloomer yet early ripener, the Orcas Pear pairs well as a pollinizer with later-ripening varieties such as Bosc or Seckel.
Details
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis 'Orcas'
Common Name
Orcas Semi Dwarf Pear
Hardiness Zone
- 5
Appearance
Max Height
15 feet
Max Spread
15 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Late Summer
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Baking
- Drying
- Canning
Fruit Colour
- Yellow with Carmine Blush
Growing
Flowering Period
Spring
Moisture
Average
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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