Moonglow Pear Tree

Name: Moonglow Pear Tree
Brand: Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU: PGNE-23005
Price: 111.75 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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Size 20" AGFB - 1-1.25" caliper (5-6' tall) 20" AGFB - 1.25-1.5" caliper (6-7' tall)

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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.

Buy This If

You want a dependable pear crop.
You are planting near Bartlett.
You can prune yearly.

Skip This If

You want no fruit cleanup.
You only want one fruit tree.
You cannot harvest regularly.

PGNE Report Card

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.

Our Experience

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.

Plant Facts

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

Customers Usually Ask

Does Moonglow need another pear?

For best fruiting, plant it with a compatible pear such as Bartlett.

When does it ripen?

It ripens early to mid-season, slightly before Bartlett.

Is it hard to grow?

It is manageable, but it is still a fruit tree that needs pruning and attention.

Why Grow Your Own Edible Plants?

Fresh, Homegrown Flavor: Harvest fruits, berries, and herbs at peak ripeness—far fresher than store-bought options.
Functional & Beautiful: Many edible plants offer attractive blooms, foliage, and structure while producing food.
Long-Term Yield: Fruit trees and berry shrubs provide reliable harvests year after year once established.

Pro Growers of New England, Inc

SKU:PGNE-23005

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Moonglow Pear Tree