Pear, Asian 'Juicy Jewel'
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Juicy Jewel'
"A new release from the University of Minnesota, Juicy Jewel® is an attractive Asian pear that ripens early in the season. The sweet fruit has a mild tropical flavor and produces an orange-pink blush when ripe. Juicy Jewel® can store up to 3 months in cold storage, and has proven to be disease-tolerant." - Adams County Nursery
Current Sale Size: 1/2-7/8" caliper, 5-6 ft. bare-root transplant. Self-pollinating.
Rootstock: Betulaefolia. "This rootstock is vigorous, well anchored and drought tolerant. The recommended spacing for plantings on this rootstock is 12’ between trees in the row and 20’ between rows."
Maturity Harvest Chart (PDF) - August
Years to bear: 4-6
Growth Rate: Moderate (6-12”/yr.)
Soils: Sand, Loam, Clay
Moisture: well drained
Shade Tolerance: Full sun
Mature Height: 12-15 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: High
Notes: may be susceptible to bacterial infections.
