{"product_id":"pear-hood","title":"Hood Pear Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHood Pear\u003c\/strong\u003e is a low-chill Southern pear known for its early harvest, dependable growth, and good-quality fruit. It produces large pears with yellow-green skin and sweet, mild-flavored flesh that can be enjoyed fresh or used for canning, preserves, baking, and other homemade recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHood is a particularly good choice for North Florida and the Florida Panhandle because it requires fewer winter chill hours than traditional European pear varieties. The tree blooms early and normally produces fruit by midsummer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHood pears should be picked while they are mature but still firm. Allowing the fruit to become completely ripe on the tree may cause the center to soften or break down. After picking, let the pears finish ripening indoors for better flavor and texture.\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 ‘Hood’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pear type: \u003cstrong\u003eSouthern hybrid pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plant type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mature height: Approximately 15–20 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mature width: Approximately 10–15 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Growth habit: Vigorous and upright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sun requirements: Full sun, preferably six or more hours daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• USDA zones: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003eZones 7–9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Chill requirement: Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e160–260 chill hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Bloom season: Early spring; usually around mid-March in North Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Harvest season: Usually around mid-July in North Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fruit size: Large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fruit color: Yellow-green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fruit texture: \u003cstrong\u003eJuicy with firm flesh when properly harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Flavor: Sweet and mild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Best uses: Fresh eating, canning, preserves, baking, poaching, and cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pollination: \u003cstrong\u003eSelf-fruitful\u003c\/strong\u003e, but another compatible pear is recommended for the most dependable production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Disease resistance: Moderate resistance to fire blight and pear leaf spot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHood Pear may produce fruit when planted alone. However, planting another compatible pear nearby is recommended to improve pollination and help produce a larger, more dependable crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Pollinator Partners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Flordahome Pear — the strongest early-blooming match\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Baldwin Pear — a documented compatible variety where bloom periods overlap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePineapple Pear also blooms early and may provide some overlap, but Flordahome is the best choice to list as Hood’s primary pollinator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKieffer and LeConte normally flower later and should not be presented as Hood’s best pollination partners. Bloom times can vary depending on winter temperatures and the growing location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBees and other pollinating insects are still needed to carry pollen between the flowers.\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\u003cspan\u003eHood Pear blooms early, so avoid planting it in a low area where cold air settles. Open flowers may be injured if temperatures fall to approximately 26°F or below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Hood in full sun and well-drained soil with enough room for good air circulation. The tree naturally develops upright branches, so young limbs may need to be spread or lightly pruned to form a wider, stronger canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer or severe pruning. Both can produce tender new growth that is more vulnerable to fire blight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Hood pears when they are full-sized, firm, and beginning to change from green to yellow-green. Do not leave them on the tree until they become completely soft. Allow the picked fruit to finish ripening at room temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Pickup, Shipping and Wholesale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup is available at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Hood Pear is a good choice for home orchards, homesteads, farms, edible landscapes, and preserving gardens throughout North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and the Gulf Coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited shipping may be available for select smaller 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 depending on current inventory and quantity needed. Contact us for current sizes, availability, and wholesale information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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","brand":"Advanced Nursery Growers","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":49808033251611,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/2976\/7239\/files\/Hood_Pear_Tree.jpg?v=1782778079","url":"https:\/\/www.advancednurserygrowers.com\/products\/pear-hood","provider":"Advanced Nursery Growers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}