The Orient pear is a heavy bearer. In the fall, prepare to harvest large, bell-shaped golden pears with a touch of russeting. The fruit is firm, juicy, and sweet. Orient pears are great for eating, canning, and baking. The Orient needs a pollination buddy such as Bartlett or Moonglow. This cultivar is highly resistant to fire blight.

Characteristics:

• Hardiness zones 5 to 8
• Standard tree grows 12 to 20 feet tall with an 8- to 20-foot spread
• Good for eating, canning, baking
• Common names: Pear “Orient,” Orient Pear, Pyrus “Orient”

Have you grown Orient pears? Are they easy to tend and harvest? Please tell us about your experiences growing Orient pears.