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Hood Pear

Sweet, Crisp Pears Perfect for Warm Climate Gardens

Hood Pear

Hood Pear

Pyrus communis 'Hood'

With a very low chilling requirement, this variety is inter-fruitful with Flordahome or Pineapple pear and produces large, early-season fruit with yellow-green skin and sweet, mild-flavored flesh. It is also reported to have excellent resistance to fire blight, requiring only 100–200 chill hours.

Spice Zee Nectaplum
Flavor
Very sweet
Chill Hours
200 - 300 below 45° F
Skin Color When Ripe
Red blush over white
Fruit Use
Fresh eating
Self-Fruitful
Yes
Flower Season
Early Spring
Fruit Season
July - August
Light Needs
Full sun
Water Needs
Regular water
USDA Zone
6 - 10

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