European Pear 'Orcas' (Pyrus communis) Size:3 gal Winner of the James Beard

Winner of the James Beard Foundation Book Award for Reference and Scholarship

Plant Description: A striking native shrub/small tree

Blooms later but ripens earlier than most varieties which helps protect blooms from frosts

A handy sanitizer when you are out and about

European Pear 'Orcas' (Pyrus communis) Size:3 gal Winner of the James BeardDiscovered on Orcas Island, Washington. Orcas Pear is disease resistant and reliably produces large crops of 1lb pears with sweet, buttery flesh. Great for fresh eating, canning or drying. Orcas Pear ripens in early to mid September. Height: Approx. 15ft Fruiting Time: September *Photo Courtesy of Northwoods Nursery