Fruit trees

Pear 'Harrow Gold'

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Hardiness Zone 4–8

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Family Rosaceae

Pyrus communis 'Harrow Gold' is a hardy and flavorful pear tree, recognized for its golden yellow fruits with white, juicy, and sweet flesh, perfect for fresh consumption, compotes, pies, and homemade preserves. Originating from selections adapted to colder climates like that of Quebec, this cultivar offers attractive white spring blossoms for bees and other pollinators, while adding beautiful ornamental appeal to the garden. Its rounded and vigorous habit makes it an excellent choice for residential orchards, edible gardens, or sunny landscape designs. Easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil, 'Harrow Gold' combines hardiness, reliable yield, and high-quality fruit, ideal for gardeners seeking a decorative and productive pear tree.

Pyrus communis 'Harrow Gold'

Soil and care

The rightconditions.

Fertilization Balanced spring salad

Bloom and dimensions

The completeprofile.

Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingGolden-yellow pears, with juicy, sweet white flesh, for fresh eating, compotes, pies, and preserves
Maximum height6–8 m (20–26 ft)
Maximum width4–6 m (13–20 ft)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 4–8
Minimum temperature-30°C

Its strengths, naturally.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies