
Luscious Pear
Pyrus ‘Luscious’
SDSU introduction 1973 (South Dakota E31 x Ewart). Juicy, sweet, medium to small bright yellow fruit. Blooms early May. Tree globe shaped. Glossy green foliage, red fall color. Excellent dessert pear for northern Great Plains. Fire blight resistant. Pollen-sterile, can not be used to pollinate a second pear tree. ‘Parker’ is a good pollinator. Height 15-20′.
Sun / Shade Ratio
Shade Tolerance
Sun Tolerance
Attributes
MINIMUM HEIGHT |
12 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM HEIGHT |
15 |
Feet |
MINIMUM SPREAD |
8 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM SPREAD |
12 |
Feet |
HARDINESS ZONES |
4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |