Pear Tree 'Humbug'

Pyrus communis 'Humbug' (syn. 'Pysanka')

This very unusual green, yellow and pink striped pear offers something very special for the garden.  In its native country (the Ukraine) it is known as the ‘Easter Pear’ as it is traditionally stored through winter and paraded as a table decoration before eating at Easter time to celebrate the onset of spring. The fruits can be used for dessert and culinary purposes. It has a sweet and juicy texture despite its thick skin. The tree has good disease resistance and even the young shoots appear striped during the winter.

Pollination: Group C.

Season: early Oct - Jan.

Available for delivery: late November - late April.