Height: 1.85 - 2.5m (6 - 8 FT.)
Spread: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Romance Series sour cherry. Cold-hardy and self-pollinating. Clusters of white blossoms appear in early spring before glossy green foliage. Medium-sized, tart, red fruit that ripens in mid-summer. Perfect for pies and preserves. Requires a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 1.85 - 2.5m (6 - 8 FT.)
Spread: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Height: 7 - 8m (23 - 26 FT.)
Spread: 4 - 6m (13 - 20 FT.)
Early, tasty, crispy, green pear with a red blush, turning yellow in mid-summer. Eat or refrigerate for up to two months after harvest. Cross pollinate with another pear which blooms in mid-spring. Hardy and strong resistance to fireblight.
Height: 7 - 8m (23 - 26 FT.)
Spread: 4 - 6m (13 - 20 FT.)
Height: 8m (26 FT.)
Spread: 6m (20 FT.)
Hardiest pear. White spring blossoms, long thorns and glossy green foliage turning orange in fall. Small, yellow fruit are used for preserves. Cross-pollinate with another pear for consistent yields. Resistant to fireblight. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 8m (26 FT.)
Spread: 6m (20 FT.)
Height: 6 - 7m (20 - 23 FT.)
Spread: 5m (16 FT.)
Extremely hardy pear brings white spring blossoms and glossy green foliage which turns yellow to purple in fall. Early-maturing, green-gold fruit for fresh eating and preserves. Cross-pollinate with another pear for consistent yields. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 6 - 7m (20 - 23 FT.)
Spread: 5m (16 FT.)
Height: 6m (20 FT.)
Spread: 4m (13 FT.)
Excellent cold-hardy tree covered with a blanket of luminous white blossoms in spring. Long thorns and glossy, green foliage that turns orange in fall. A small, golden, late-fall pear with a sweet and spicy flavour. Self pollinating but better yields planted with another pear.
Height: 6m (20 FT.)
Spread: 4m (13 FT.)
Height: 7m (23 FT.)
Spread: 5m (16 FT.)
This pear has a columnar, upright growth habit. Larger sized, juicy yellow fruit for the hardy pears. Great for eating fresh and used in preserves. Cross-pollinate with another pear for consistent yields. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 7m (23 FT.)
Spread: 5m (16 FT.)
Height: 8 - 10m (26 - 33 FT.)
Spread: 6 - 7m (20 - 23 FT.)
Hardy pear with upright form and bright white blooms in spring. Dark green, glossy foliage turns burgundy in fall. Yellow green, 6cm fruits ripen late summer. Excellent for fresh eating, canning and processing. Needs a second pear for cross-pollination.
Height: 8 - 10m (26 - 33 FT.)
Spread: 6 - 7m (20 - 23 FT.)
Plant names containing PBRAF, PP numbers and the like, may not be asexually propagated. Reproduction of these patented plants in any form, is prohibited. The symbols used to represent plant characteristics are based on our research and experience. Outcome may vary based on climate and conditions.
Full Sun: Varieties that require 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day to thrive and produce blooms to their full potential. The Plants with this icon are often heat-tolerant.
Partial Shade: Varieties that require 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Morning sun is best as these plants often prefer less intense heat.
Full Shade: Varieties that require less than 4 hours of direct sunlight per day. Morning sun is best as these plants are often not heat-tolerant.
CVI: Certified Virus Indexed Prunus Pyrus and Malus varieties for export to the US.
New: All new variety additions to Bron and Sons within the last three years.
Attracts Hummingbirds: Varieties with brightly colours, nectar-rich blooms. Often tubular shaped with a strong, sweet fragrance.
Attracts Butterflies: These varieties often provide nectar on which butterflies feed. They can also be host plants that females lay their eggs on.
Attracts Birds: Varieties that provide food, cover and nesting areas for birds. Most commonly plants and trees that produce berries, fruits, seeds and nectar.
Plants for Pollinators: Varieties that provide nectar and pollen to pollinators. These plants are often brightly coloured and very fragrant. Many of the best plants to attract pollinators are native plants as they produce large amounts of nectar and pollen vs hybrid varieties.
Drought Tolerant Once Established: Plants that have the ability to withstand extended periods without watering once they are established, but may still need to be mildly supplemented during extended dry periods.
Fire Resistant: These choices are presented as a basic guideline from credible sources, to increase resilience to wildfires. Fire resistant does not mean fire proof. Plants on this list may burn if they are not selected for site and local conditions as well as being properly maintained.
Cut or Dried Flowers: Plants that have beauty and appeal with a longer stem. Often maintainting a sweet fragrance and an extended vase life.
Deer Tolerant: Varieties with the ability to withstand deer feeding without detrimental outcomes. Also included are varieties that deer prefer to avoid eating. Please note that plants which are resistant to deer browse may become options for food as climate change and loss of habitat can result in resource scarcity.
Rabbit Tolerant: Varieties that deter rabbits; often has prickly, spiky or jagged foliage. May also refer to toxic varieties that rabbits will avoid eating. Please note that plants which are resistant to rabbit browse may become options for food as climate change and loss of habitat can result in resource scarcity.
