Burford, Potomac and Leona Pears

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@Dollie

Not much has changed Burford has not flowered for me and Leona and potomac are loaded with fruit!

Leona Pear

Anyone been growing Leona pears? It sure does love Kansas! What is your experience with this pear? The growth is different from any pear I’m familiar with. I’ve pruned it 5 times already to hold it back. It’s to big for staking already unless you want to use a really large stake. The leaves look normal but the growth is what is so unusual. [image] [image]

Potomac pears

I’ve never seen anyone say how they tasked. Does anyone have any experience w these? Thanks, Bob Dallas

Burford pear

Burford pear is an aggressive grower and shows no indication of disease or insect damage whatsoever. More time will be needed to understand this pear. Going to be a couple years until it fruits. [20220520_185603] [20220520_185426] From ars grin " PI 641291 - COR - Pyrus communis burford Burford Pear was a selection from my great-grandfather’s orchard that undoubtedly, he found outstanding because of it flavor, ripening quality, tree stamina and above all resistance to fireblight and pear…