{"product_id":"moonglow-pear-tree","title":"Moonglow Pear Tree","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM\u003cstrong\u003eoonglow Pear Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vigorous, productive\u003cstrong\u003e European pear \u003c\/strong\u003evalued for its attractive fruit, smooth flesh, and strong resistance to fire blight. The large pears develop yellow skin, often with an attractive reddish blush as they ripen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fle\u003cstrong\u003esh is soft, juicy, mild, and nearly free of the gritty texture\u003c\/strong\u003e found in some traditional Southern pears. Moonglow pears are enjoyable for fresh eating and are also useful for canning, preserves, desserts, baking, and other homemade recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoonglow was released by the USDA in 1960 as part of its pear-breeding work to develop productive pears with improved fire-blight resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLANT DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Botanical name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyrus communis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Moonglow’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pear type: European pear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fruit size: Large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fruit color: Yellow, often with a reddish blush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Flavor: Mild, pleasant, and lightly sweet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Texture: Soft, juicy, and nearly grit-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Harvest season: Early pear season, depending on location and weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mature size: Approximately 15–20 feet tall on standard rootstock; smaller on dwarfing rootstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sun requirements: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Chill requirement: Commonly listed at approximately 500–700 chill hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pollination: Requires another compatible pear variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Disease resistance: Strong resistance to fire blight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Best uses: Fresh eating, canning, preserves, baking, desserts, and edible landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree size will depend heavily on the rootstock. Standard trees may reach approximately 20 feet, while trees on dwarfing rootstocks may remain around 8–12 feet tall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOLLINATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoonglow is not considered reliably self-fertile and should be planted with another compatible pear variety that flowers at approximately the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Pollinator Partner from Our Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Orient Pear Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrient and Moonglow share compatible bloom groups and are commonly recommended as pollination partners. Orient is the best choice from our Southern pear selection because its flowering period is more likely to overlap with Moonglow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAyers\u003c\/strong\u003e may also provide cross-pollination when the two trees bloom together, but bloom overlap can vary according to location and winter temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not automatically rely on Hood, Flordahome, Baldwin, or Kieffer as the only pollinator for Moonglow. These varieties may flower earlier, and dependable bloom overlap is not guaranteed every year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNORTH FLORIDA GROWING NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoonglow may grow and produce fruit in colder inland areas of North Florida and the Florida Panhandle, including locations that receive sufficient winter chilling. However, it is not as low-chill or as consistently adapted to warm Southern winters as Hood, Flordahome, Baldwin, Orient, or other Southern pear varieties.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts reported chilling requirement ranges from approximately 500 to 700 hours. Production may be reduced following a warmer winter if the tree does not receive enough chilling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best results:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plant in full sun with good air circulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Choose a well-drained location\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plant Orient nearby for cross-pollination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Remove any fire-blight damage promptly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Expect production to vary with winter chill and spring weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoonglow’s strong fire-blight resistance is a valuable trait for the humid Southeast, but resistance does not mean the tree is completely immune to disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLOCAL PICKUP, LIMITED SHIPPING AND WHOLESALE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost pear trees are available for local pickup at our nursery in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited shipping may be available for select smaller plants or trees. Please contact us before ordering if shipping is needed. Shipping charges are calculated separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWholesale availability may be offered to landscapers, farms, garden centers, and other qualified buyers. Availability and minimum quantities may vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Nursery Growers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1911 McLeod Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeFuniak Springs, FL 32435\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhone: (850) 391-2228\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmail: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@advancednurserygrowers.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfo@advancednurserygrowers.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e,\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advanced Nursery Growers","offers":[{"title":"Bare root ( PRE-ORDER ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE FALL TIL NOV 1ST )","offer_id":47555106570523,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Discount 3 Gal ( PRE-ORDER ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE FALL TIL NOV 1ST )","offer_id":50566572310811,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":49437585211675,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":49437585244443,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":44724147683611,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/2976\/7239\/products\/moonglow-pear.jpg?v=1647462403","url":"https:\/\/www.advancednurserygrowers.com\/products\/moonglow-pear-tree","provider":"Advanced Nursery Growers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}