The Pear (Pyrus spp.) in Florida Home Gardens
Pears are a great tree to grow for an edible landscape or fruit garden. However, pears are not adapted to all areas in Florida, and only a few cultivated varieties will grow well here. An adaptation to warm winters (low chill hours) and disease resistance are the main factors for success. This new...
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| Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2020-11-01
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| Series: | EDIS |
| Online Access: | https://ojs.test.flvc.org/edis/article/view/125484 |
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| Summary: | Pears are a great tree to grow for an edible landscape or fruit garden. However, pears are not adapted to all areas in Florida, and only a few cultivated varieties will grow well here. An adaptation to warm winters (low chill hours) and disease resistance are the main factors for success. This new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department provides information to help homeowners select and grow pears successfully in Florida. Written by Juanita Popenoe, Ali Sarkhosh, and Dustin Huff.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1393
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| ISSN: | 2576-0009 |