Pear Tree - Paul's Aronia Smaller side shoots develop below

Smaller side shoots develop below the central head and continue throughout the summer

A hardy concord cross

5 inches long with an oblong form and ½ to ¾ covered by a burr-like cup that gives the tree its common name

Thick skinned with soft

Planting: Adaptable to most soils but prefers loam or clay loam

Pear Tree - Paul's Aronia Smaller side shoots develop belowHardiness: Zone 3. Size: Up to 30ft. Planting: Full Sun, good soil. Fruit: Green, 6 cm in size. Pollination: Requires alternate variety Use: Excellent for preserves or fresh eating. Ripening: Early September. Pot: 5 Gal Quite large fruit for hardy pears, has a columnar branching form, suitable for confined spaces.