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Pears
Magness Pear
✓ VerifiedUSDA breeding program, USA
A USDA release known for excellent fire blight resistance and high-quality fruit, with the tradeoff of being a poor pollinator itself.
Submitted by @system · 10 days ago
Counts toward the overall Top Tier Fruit list — every category's votes are compared the same way.
Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-9
Chill hours
~600 hours
Pollination
Needs a pollinator, but produces little viable pollen itself — plant two OTHER compatible varieties together rather than relying on Magness to pollinate them.
Care info
One of the most fire-blight-resistant pears available, a big advantage in humid climates.
Recommendations
Plant alongside two other pear varieties rather than expecting Magness to pollinate them back.
Flavor Profile
Rich, buttery, and sweet with a distinctive aromatic quality
Quick facts
Skin color
Yellow-green with russeting
Size
Medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-9
Chill hours
600