{"product_id":"luscious-pear-tree","title":"Luscious Pear Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGrow Your Own Juicy Dessert Pears!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Luscious Pear lives up to its name. Like the Bartlett, only sweeter and juicier, the Luscious Pear has become an incredibly popular variety for anyone looking to grow their own pear tree. One of the best varieties for cold Northern regions, you'll love having a Luscious Pear tree in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo much to do with all those pears! Because the Luscious Pear has a sweet, smooth, melting flesh, it gives you plenty of ways to get creative in the kitchen. You'll definitely enjoy eating the ripened fruit, but imagine how impressed your guests will be when you serve them caramelized pears with savory dinners, or how much your family will love the smell of pear compote simmering on the stovetop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Luscious Pear tree is quite beautiful too. The sweetness of the pears gets a lot of attention, and for good reason, but the Luscious Pear tree itself is stunning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClusters of large white flowers pop in spring. Their fragrance is mildly sweet and only adds to the appeal. Then, in autumn, the pears begin to ripen and the leaves turn a bold red to burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe early autumn harvest is an impressive sight. The medium-sized pears, bright yellow with blushes of red, will ripen in early September, just as the leaves begin to change from green to red. The display of colors is magnificent and will complement both the evergreens and autumn foliage of your landscape. In Northern climates, early harvests mean pears won't get damaged by the frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"316\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"78\"\u003eBe sure to plant two to three different varieties to get the best results.\u003c\/strong\u003e Luscious needs a pollinator to produce fruit; however, it is not a good pollinator for other pears. For this reason, planting three different European varieties like Summercrisp, Bartlett, Bosc, or D'Anjou is ideal for the best harvests.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"539\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eEnjoy your own harvest in just a few years.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes 3–5 years for your tree to bear fruit, so make sure you order your Luscious Pear tree today, so you can start to enjoy these juicy, sweet pears as soon as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Find a spot in your yard that gets full sun and has well-draining soil. Plant your Luscious Pear tree in a hole twice as wide and nearly as deep as the root's ball. Loosen the root ball and place it in the hole. Amend soil with compost or peat moss. Make sure the area where to root meets the stem is 2-4 inches above the soil line. When you're done planting, add 3-4\" of mulch near the base, but don't mulch around the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e In your Luscious Pear's younger years, water weekly. Water when the top 2\" of soil dries out. After establishment, water in periods of dry, hot weather. Re-mulch around your tree every spring to help it retain moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune dead branches and overcrowded branches in the late winter or early spring before the temperature beings to warm. Try to maintain a balanced, conical shape to your tree's branches for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant a Summercrisp, Bartlett, Comice, D'Anjou, or Bosc to ensure pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Luscious Pear is easy to harvest. Once the fruit begins to become waxy and lightens in color, it will be ripe enough to pick. Pears have a more appealing texture when the finish ripening off the tree. To harvest, simply push up on your pear and twist in the same motion. Pulling can damage the next season's buds, so it's important to twist the pear off the tree without pulling down. Immediately place your pear in a perforated plastic bag or an open container and then place it in the fridge. When you're ready to ripen it, allow it to sit out at room temperature for a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":31595831558206,"sku":"12935","price":97.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":30133510045748,"sku":"12936","price":136.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5 ft.","offer_id":13940925202484,"sku":"12937","price":164.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5-6 ft.","offer_id":13940925235252,"sku":"12938","price":194.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6-7 ft.","offer_id":31595832410174,"sku":"12939","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/8835\/2052\/products\/Luscious_Pear_FGT_600x600_ec4980cb-1911-4c46-93d8-d6fce628115c.jpg?v=1762198355","url":"https:\/\/checkout.trees.com\/products\/luscious-pear-tree","provider":"Trees.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}