$79.00
The Southern King Pear is a vigorous, upright tree that produces large, attractive pears with excellent flavor. The fruit is medium to large in size, with smooth yellow-green skin often blushed with red as it ripens. The flesh inside is creamy white, juicy, and tender, with a pleasantly sweet flavor that makes it ideal for fresh eating, canning, and preserves.
One of the biggest advantages of Southern King is its adaptability to the South. It is a low-chill variety that thrives in warm climates and shows good resistance to fire blight — a major concern for many southern pear growers. The tree is reliable, productive, and a great choice for home orchards.
Southern King is partially self-pollinating, but it will produce heavier crops when planted with another pear variety for cross-pollination, such as Pineapple Pear, Baldwin, or Orient.
Key Features:
Medium to large fruit with yellow-green skin, often blushed red
Juicy, sweet white flesh with excellent flavor
Great for fresh eating, canning, and preserves
Low-chill variety well-suited to southern climates
Good fire blight resistance
Partially self-pollinating; best yields with a pollinator (Pineapple, Baldwin, or Orient Pear)
Hardy in zones 7–9
The Southern King Pear is an outstanding choice for southern gardeners looking for a reliable pear tree that combines beauty, productivity, and adaptability.
