Waterville Pear Rootstock/Size:Pyrus communis Full Size: 2-3 ft.

Waterville Pear Rootstock/Size:Pyrus communis Full Size: 2-3 ft.Overview Waterville is a fairly cold climated adapted European pear (Pyrus communis) originally associated with Waterville, Vermont, known for producing large, very juicy fruit with notably sweet flavor and a bit of classic European pear texture (slightly coarse). Origin and History Waterville is a local Vermont peardiscovered rediscovered in Waterville, VT and then introduced more widely through Elmore Roots Nursery. Parentage is not documented in

information provided is from established sources rather than firsthand experience

These cherries were selected to combine the winter hardiness of native cherry species with improved fruit size

Its deciduous leaves become extremely colorful in early fall

irrigation

allowing the tree to develop a strong framework without excessive vegetative growth

rough russeting over greenish-gold skin

and varieties of applecrabs/crabapple

The fruit may be used either green or fully ripe

which was developed at the Swiss Federal Research Station in Wädenswil

Cold Hardiness and Flavor Potential

Annapolis offers consistent performance year after year

Savignac is not self-fertile and needs a pollenizer