The Rescue Semi Dwarf Pear produces sizable yellow fruit accented with a vivid red-orange blush. Its flesh is sweet, tender, and juicy, featuring a notably small core ideal for canning. This variety is resistant to scab and has excellent storage qualities.
Details
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis 'Rescue'
Common Name
Rescue Semi Dwarf Pear
Hardiness Zone
- 4
Appearance
Max Height
18 feet
Max Spread
18 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Summer
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Canning
- Baking
- Preserves
Fruit Colour
- Yellow with Red Orange Blush
Growing
Flowering Period
Spring
Moisture
Average
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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