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Harcourt Apple vs Golden Spice Pear

Pyrus Golden Spice

Malus Harcourt

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Harcourt Apple

Golden Spice Pear produces delicious fruit and has other features that make it a striking accent tree. It is one of the few pears that successfully grows on the Canadian prairies. In late August, small, yellow pears with a slight red overlay will ripen and be ready for a variety of needs, including: fresh eating, canning, jams, and baking. They are slightly sweet with a crisp texture. Come fall, the green foliage transitions to orange, red, or burgundy, adding a burst of color to your yard.

Golden Spice Pear requires upkeep to ensure its survival and longevity. Regular pruning is recommended in late winter or early spring to maintain the oval shape and overall health of the tree. An additional pear or apple tree is required within 150 m (500’) for cross pollination and fruit production to occur.

The Harcourt apple is a cold hardy apple produced by the University of Alberta. The fruit is good for fresh eating or baking, and ripens in late August.

Golden Spice Pear Quick Facts

Harcourt Apple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: burgundy
Fall colour: yellow
Firmness: firm
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet, crisp
Flavor: juicy, sweet, mild, crisp
Harvest: late august early september
Harvest: late august early september
Flowers: white
Flowers: white with pink
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: high
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low




Other Names: ussurian pear