Golden Russet Bosc

Golden Russet Bosc produces elongated pears with russeted skin and firm, aromatic flesh. The fruit is well suited for fresh eating, cooking, and storage. Trees are vigorous and productive when properly pollinated. Pears ripen best after harvest.

Rootstock: OHxF 97

Current Sales Size: 5/8" caliper, 5-6 ft. bare-root transplant

Growth Rate: Medium

Soils: well-drained

Moisture: Mesic

Shade Tolerance: Full Sun

Mature Height: 15-20 ft.

Mature Spread: 15-20 ft.

Deer Damage Potential: High

Uses:

Special Notes: A clonal rootstock of Old Home and Farmingdale, OHxF 97 is resistant to pear decline and fire blight, provides strong anchoring and yield efficiency, and is well suited for vigorous pear trees in cold climates.

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