{"product_id":"summercrisp-dwarf-pear","title":"'Summercrisp' Dwarf European Pear","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Summercrisp Pear was developed by the University of Minnesota and released in 1985 as an early-season pear with outstanding eating quality. True to its name, Summercrisp is harvested in August, while the fruit is still firm and crisp — offering a refreshing, apple-like bite at a time when most pears are still weeks away from ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruits are medium-sized, green with a red blush, and have a crisp, juicy flesh with a mildly sweet, refreshing flavour. Unlike many pears that must be picked firm and ripened off the tree, Summercrisp is meant to be enjoyed crisp at harvest. With refrigeration, it can be stored for several weeks, during which the flesh gradually softens while maintaining good flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf Summercrisp trees grow to a manageable size of 8-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide, making them easy to fit into small orchards or home gardens. Summercrisp trees are vigorous, productive, and resistant to fire blight, a common pear disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining dwarf size, cold-hardiness, disease resistance, early ripening and excellent eating quality, dwarf Summercrisp pear trees make a wonderful addition to an edible garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Summercrisp Pear, Summercrisp Dwarf Pear, Summercrisp European Pear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid-August (while still crisp)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePyrus communis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Summercrisp'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6+ hours)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-grown size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dwarf pear (8-10' tall x 6-8' wide)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3 (-40ºC), but more reliable in Zone 4 (-34.4ºC) and above.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires cross-pollination with a European pear that blooms mid-season, such as 'Luscious' which we also offer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring blossom highly attractive to bees. Birds and mammals may be attracted to fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed at the University of Minnesota and released in 1985.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoteworthy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp texture. Early ripening. Exceptional cold hardiness. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Coast Plants","offers":[{"title":"Available Now \/ 5 gallon pot (PICK-UP ONLY)","offer_id":51327508709677,"sku":null,"price":99.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Spring 2027 Preorder \/ 5 gallon pot (PICK-UP ONLY)","offer_id":52328173764909,"sku":null,"price":99.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/1959\/3005\/files\/Summercrisppears_06ca0f16-6f9d-41b3-a87a-0f11a5b9d644.png?v=1756408468","url":"https:\/\/westcoastplants.ca\/products\/summercrisp-dwarf-pear","provider":"West Coast Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}