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Moonglow Pear

Pyrus communis 'Moonglow'

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At a Glance

Plant Type

Tree

Height

180 inches

Width

144 inches

Light

Full Sun

Zones

5, 6, 7, 8

Water

Moderate

Humidity

Moderate

Lifespan

Productive for 30-40 years

Native To

Europe, Western Asia

Toxicity

Non-toxic

The Story

Plant Bio

A deciduous fruit tree that produces edible, European-style pears. It has an upright, vigorous growth habit and is valued for its fruit quality and disease resistance. 'Moonglow' is prized for its high resistance to fire blight, a devastating pear disease. It produces large, Bartlett-type pears with a soft, juicy, nearly grit-free flesh and a mild flavor, ripening early in the season.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

Adorned with beautiful clusters of pure white, fragrant blossoms in spring, making it a lovely landscape tree even before the fruit appears.

Produces a reliable crop of large, delicious pears perfect for eating fresh, canning, or making preserves. Its fire blight resistance reduces the need for chemical sprays.

The spring flowers provide an important early-season nectar and pollen source for honeybees and other native pollinators, which are essential for fruit set.

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Planting

How to Grow

Select a site with full sun and good air circulation.
Plant in deep, well-drained, moderately fertile loamy soil.
Dig a hole wide enough for roots to spread out.
Set the tree so the graft union is 2-3 inches above the soil line.
Backfill with soil, water thoroughly, and mulch.
Prune at planting to begin training to a desired shape.

Pro Tip

'Moonglow' requires a different pear variety nearby for cross-pollination to produce fruit. 'Bartlett' is a good partner.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Plant a compatible pollinator variety within 50 feet.
Thin fruit clusters to encourage larger, higher-quality pears.
Water consistently, especially during fruit development.

Don't

Do not use high-nitrogen fertilizer, which encourages fire blight susceptibility.
Avoid planting in low spots with poor air drainage (frost pockets).
Do not let grass and weeds compete with the young tree's base.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Harvest
Prune
Spray

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Productive home orchard treeEdible landscape specimenSpring blossom accent

Companion Plants

Pyrus communis 'Bartlett' Pyrus communis 'Anjou' Symphytum officinale Trifolium repens

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Moonglow Pear questions

What zones can Moonglow Pear grow in?

Moonglow Pear is hardy in USDA Zones 5–8. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Moonglow Pear deer resistant?

Not reliably. Deer may browse Moonglow Pear, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.

When does Moonglow Pear bloom?

Moonglow Pear typically blooms in mid-spring through late spring. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Moonglow Pear need full sun?

Moonglow Pear does best in full sun (6+ hours).