Shipova
This one is still experimental on our farm. It is fascinating because it is a inter-genera hybrid of European Pear and European White hornbeam. The leaves are a beautiful silver color and extremely vigorous. The tree is reportedly self-fertile, but benefits from a late blooming European pear. The fruit is described as a tropical pear with buttery flesh and less grittiness associated with pear. ***Photo was obtained via Flickr and not owned by Owl Creek Farm***
This one is still experimental on our farm. It is fascinating because it is a inter-genera hybrid of European Pear and European White hornbeam. The leaves are a beautiful silver color and extremely vigorous. The tree is reportedly self-fertile, but benefits from a late blooming European pear. The fruit is described as a tropical pear with buttery flesh and less grittiness associated with pear. ***Photo was obtained via Flickr and not owned by Owl Creek Farm***
This one is still experimental on our farm. It is fascinating because it is a inter-genera hybrid of European Pear and European White hornbeam. The leaves are a beautiful silver color and extremely vigorous. The tree is reportedly self-fertile, but benefits from a late blooming European pear. The fruit is described as a tropical pear with buttery flesh and less grittiness associated with pear. ***Photo was obtained via Flickr and not owned by Owl Creek Farm***