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Pyrus communis 'Moonglow'
Choose Moonglow Pear if you want a productive pear with better disease resistance than many older varieties; the tradeoff is that it still needs pruning, harvest cleanup, and a compatible pear nearby for best fruiting.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B | It gives a clean orchard look, but the main payoff is fruit production rather than ornamental display. |
| Growth Rate | A- | It grows quickly for a pear, so plan its location before planting. |
| Maintenance | B- | Disease resistance helps, but pears still need pruning, monitoring, and cleanup. |
| Deer Resistance | C- | Young pear trees can be browsed or rubbed, so protection is smart during establishment. |
| Small Space Fit | C | It is not the best fit where space is tight or access for pruning is limited. |
| Screening Value | D | Buy it for pears, not for privacy or year-round coverage. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Moonglow as a practical pear for home orchards, especially when paired with Bartlett or another compatible pear to improve fruit set.
| Mature Height | 25 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 25 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-8b |
| Spacing | 20 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, pyramidal |
For best fruiting, plant it with a compatible pear such as Bartlett.
It ripens early to mid-season, slightly before Bartlett.
It is manageable, but it is still a fruit tree that needs pruning and attention.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-23005
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Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
