Golden Spice Pear vs Loving Pear - TreeTime.ca

Golden Spice Pear vs Loving Pear

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Loving Pear
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Loving Pear is a Russian pear variety with a mild sweet flavor and a hint of sour. It is known for being cold hardy and disease resistant. They are green in colour but will transition to have a slightly golden red blush when ripe. With a minimal neck, they have a more rounded appearance.

They ripen in early September. It is recommended that they are harvested as the seeds begin to brown. They can finish ripening after picking. They keep well in cold storage and are suited for fresh eating, juicing, and dehydrating.

The Loving Pear requires a second variety for cross pollination. Some compatible varieties include Krazulya, Golden Spice, and others.

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.

Loving Pear Quick Facts

Golden Spice Pear Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: high


Fall colour: burgundy
Flowers: white
Fruit: green, rounded pear shape
Fruit: fade from blush to golden
Firmness: firm
Firmness: firm
Flavor: mild, sweet flavor with a hint of sour
Flavor: sweet, crisp
Harvest: early September
Harvest: late august early september
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no