MUNICIPAL TAX PRODUCTS

MNRC - Recognized for many years as the hardiest pear from the University of Minnesota, released in 1985. Free of fireblight. An annual bearer. Fruit is pyriform in shape, 2.5-3" in diameter and 3-3.5" long. Blooms early in May. The fruit should be harvested in mid-August when crisp and still green with a red blush. Fruit harvested at that time is sweet and crisp, and may be stored up to 2 months. Use either 'Parker' or 'Patten' as pollinator. Height: 12-15' Spread: 8-12' Exposure: Full Sun Zone: 3-8

A very hardy pear. The 1.75" fruit are a medium yellow, lightly blushed with dull red and ripen mid-season. Good for canning and spicing, fair for eating. Use 'Ure' as pollinator. Height: 18' Spread: 12' Exposure: Full Sun Zone: 3-7

Fruit is green-yellow, very juicy and approximately 2" in diameter. Has sturdy branching. Good for eating and canning. Developed in 1978 at Morden Research Station. Approximate ripening date is August 15. Use 'Golden Spice' as pollinator. Height: 18' Spread: 15' Exposure: Full Sun Zone: 3-7

This Bailey Nurseries introduction is an improved selection of Pyrus ussuriensis with a more vigorous, upright growth habit. Attractive white flowers cover the tree in spring, backed by dark green, leathery foliage. Some 3/4" fruit is sparsely produced in late summer. Height: 20-30' Spread: 15-20' Shape: Upright Exposure: Full Sun Foliage: Glossy green Fall Foliage: Yellow Zone: 3-6

An improved seedling of 'Ure' pear selected for its improved vigor, chlorosis resistance and iron-clad cold hardiness. Abundant white flowers in spring produce yellow fruits on average 10 days earlier than 'Ure'. The foliage is an attractive, glossy green. Use 'Ure' for pollination. Selected by Dr. Wilbert Ronald at Jeffries Nurseries Ltd. in Canada. Height: 25-35' Spread: 18-24' Exposure: Full Sun Foliage: Glossy green Zone: 3-7