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Golden Spice Pear vs Beedle Pear

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Beedle Pear
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Beedle Pear is sweet, soft, and juicy with no astringency making it great for fresh eating. They typically ripen on the tree in early September. The medium-sized pears keep relatively well when compared to other varieties. For most years it is a reliable producer on the prairies.

The Beedle Pear is a cold hardy pear with Canadian roots. John Beedle discovered it on a city boulevard in St. Albert, Alberta.

For fruit production, another pear variety is required for cross-pollination. Can be paired with Krazulya Pear or Ussurian Pear.

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.

Beedle Pear Quick Facts

Golden Spice Pear Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 4 m (14 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: fade from blush to golden
Fruit size: 100g
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet, lacks astrigency
Flavor: sweet, crisp
Harvest: early September
Harvest: late august early september
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no