Orcas European Pear Size:Semi-Dwarf (4'-5') It is the most resistant

It is the most resistant to powdery mildew of any cultivar and is also very resistant to White Pine Blister rust

olive-green fruit that can weigh up to a pound each

Tastes best after storing for 40-45 days in cold storage and then left to ripen for about a week at room temperature

vigorous grower

Orcas European Pear Size:Semi-Dwarf (4'-5') It is the most resistantPyrus communis 'Orcas' Horticulturalist Joe Long discovered this tree growing on his property on Orcas Island, WA and it has become a regional favorite. The fruit is large, flavorful, and yellow with a carmine blush when perfectly ripe. The texture is smooth, slick and features very few grit cells. Orcas' scab resistance is legendary! The tree has a vigorous, spreading habit and bears prolifically every year. The pears are great for canning, drying or