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Cold Snap Pear Tree
The Cold Snap pear tree thrives in harsh winter conditions while producing juicy and delicious pears. Its ornamental value is evident during spring with its fragrant blossoms and glossy green leaves. When properly cared for and cross-pollinated, this cold-hardy cultivar ensures a reliable and bountiful harvest every year in gardens or orchards in cold climates.
General Tree Height/Caliper: Most of our fruit trees (apple, peach, apricot, plum, pear, nectarine, quince, and cherry) are grafted/budded and are 4-6' tall with a caliper/diameter of about 1/4-3/4". Most have more than 5' height and 1/2" diameter. The other trees are seedlings, such as pawpaw, mulberry, persimmon, shade, berry, and flowering trees which range from 18-36" tall.
A rootstock primarily controls a tree's size and how early it bears fruit. Learn more about our specific rootstocks.
Cold Snap Pear Tree
A Cold Snap pear tree is renowned for its ability to withstand harsh winter conditions and still produce juicy, delicious pears. In spring, this cultivar blooms with fragrant white blossoms and glossy green leaves, adding ornamental value to the landscape. Unlike other pear varieties, it thrives in regions with extreme temperatures and frost, where other varieties do not. It is a medium to large fruit with smooth, thin skin that ripens to a brilliant yellow or golden hue. The flesh is juicy, sweet, and aromatic, making it ideal for fresh consumption, desserts, and canning. It is crucial to cross-pollinate fruit trees for optimal fruit set, and proper planting, care, and pruning ensure the trees’ health and productivity. The fruit is harvested in late summer to early fall when the skin color changes and the flesh becomes slightly softer. A Cold Snap pear tree is a great addition to gardens or orchards in cold climates, providing a reliable and bountiful harvest year after year.
- Hardiness Zones: 4-8
- Pollination: Needs cross pollination
- Recommended Spacing: How far apart you plant each tree depends on the size of the tree/rootstock. Find the appropriate distances in this article how far apart to plant pear trees.
- Harvest Period: late summer, early fall
- Storage: three weeks after Bartlett
- Disease Resistance: Good
Cross Pollinates with:
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How to Water a Cold Snap Pear Tree
- Water your tree with a garden hose or a watering can.
- Water the tree deeply when you see the soil has dried out.
- Additionally, water the tree slowly and evenly all around the root zone.
- In fact, avoid splashing the leaves with water, as this can cause fungal diseases.
- Let the soil dry out between waterings.
- Mulch around the base of the tree in order to help retain moisture and reduce weed growth.
- Lastly, provide supplemental water during periods of drought or dry weather.
- Follow this link for more detailed instructions on how to water a pear tree.
Planting and Caring for a Cold Snap Pear Tree
- 1. Choose a sunny spot in your yard that is sheltered from the wind. Make sure the soil is well-draining.
- 2. Dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball of your tree.
- 3. Remove the tree from the container and place it in the hole. Make sure the top of the root ball is level with the soil.
- 4. Backfill the hole with the soil you removed earlier and pat it down firmly.
- 5. Water the tree deeply and mulch the area around the trunk in a 3-4 inch layer.
- 6. Prune the branches to the desired shape and size.
- 7. Feed the tree with a fertilizer designed for fruit trees.
- 8. Watch your Cold Snap pear tree thrive in its happy home.
- For more detailed instruction on how to plant an apple tree, follow this article.
What is a Rootstock?
A rootstock controls the tree’s size, precocity, cold hardiness, and partly its disease resistance (such as fireblight). In order to grow a reliable and high quality fruit tree, growers graft the scion, which is above the ground and responsible for the fruit’s characteristics and disease resistance, onto the rootstock, which is underground.
How to Choose a Rootstock?
A rootstock that grows well in one location, may not grow well in another. Therefore you must consider your specific site considerations before choosing a rootstock. When choosing a rootstock, some considerations for growers are
- what size tree is optimal for your site
- how well the rootstock adapts to your soil
- the disease pressure on your site
- how well the rootstock anchors
- precocity (bearing fruit at a younger age)
- productivity
If you are new to rootstock, don’t worry! We aim to grow our trees on reliable and virus free rootstocks. From our experience growing in New York, we have found the Budagovsky, Geneva, and EMLA series to be great options since they are virus free and produce very healthy trees.
How to Prune Cold Snap Pear Tree?
- First, prune the Cold snap pear tree in mid winter or early spring, when the leaves fall.
- Cut off any dead, diseased, or damaged branches.
- Remove any crossing branches.
- Prune the central leader (main trunk) and any upright branches, leaving branches that grow outward.
- Cut back branches that are too long or have grown too close to the ground.
- Thin out the branches to allow more air and light to penetrate the center of the tree.
- Prune the sides of the tree to shape it and keep it to a desired size.
- Remove any suckers (new shoots growing from the base of the tree)
- Lastly, prune with a smile on your face and enjoy the beauty of your tree!
- For more detailed instruction on how to prune a pear tree, follow this article.
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Shipping
- Our shipping cost is 15-25% of the order total (depending on the size of the trees and how far the state is from NY) plus our handling fee which includes light pruning, packaging, printing, and quality checks.
- To get an estimate for shipping cost, put your address on the cart page with your desired trees.
- Note: we ship to Hawaii and Alaska however the shipping price is higher.
Warranty
- If your tree doesn’t grow by July 1st or dies in the fall of the first year, please email us with a photo, order number, and description of the issue.
- If the issue is related with the tree itself rather than lack of care, we guarantee to replace it next season or give a full refund.
Refunds and Cancellations
- You can cancel your order to receive a full refund, but please note that cancelling an order after April 1st will result in a partial refund of 75% of the order total.
- We much prefer payments by credit card or PayPal. If you pay by check or cash, then payments for pickup and shipping orders should be received within 30 days of your order, otherwise will be automatically cancelled.
- If due to unforeseen circumstances your ordered tree is no longer available, you can get a full refund or a substitution with another variety.
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