These are very legitimate points. Warren is frequently not discussed as being self pollinating or as a good source of pollen for other trees. Professional growers are very closed mouth about warren. One thing none of them can hide is how they grow it in large blocks. We will find more information on warrens sibling that will give us some clues. Magness was named US 3866-E .in the studies. In order to understand pear pollination this will help others reading this
"Magness is highly resistant to fireblight. The main cultivation difficulty with this variety is that it can be slow to bear. This is addressed by using OHxF rootstocks and by spreading young limbs. Mature trees are productive if pollination is provided; Magness is not self-fertile, and it does not provide viable pollen for other varieties. There are, however, no known European pear varieties with which Magness will not set fruit.
Ripening late, about three weeks after Bartlett, the fruit is medium sized, oval, and lightly russeted. It is a dessert pear of the highest quality, with soft, juicy, and aromatic flesh. Our nursery manager says that it is “unparalleled,” and that “at the crown of the Tree of Life, a Magness awaits all who seek it.” I guess he likes it. It will ripen well after being in cold storage for as long as three months (maybe longer at the top of the Tree of Life).
Magness is a cross of Seckel and Doyenne du Comice, both of which are outstanding dessert pears. It is named for John R. Magness, who was chief of the Fruit and Nut Crops section of the USDA until 1959."
“Magness originated in Beltsville, Maryland, by U.S. Deptartment of Agriculture. Introduced for trial in 1960 and released in 1968 by Howard J. Brooks. It is a cross between Seckel seedling and Comice. It tested as US 3866-E and was named in honor of John R. Magness, who was leading the fruit and nut crops section at Agricultural Research Center, in Beltsville, Maryland. The fruit has good quality and medium size, with soft flesh and it is very juicy and aromatic. The fruit ripens a week later than Bartlett. It has good storage quality and can be held in cold storage up to 3 months, with storage it quality improves. The tree begins bearing at about 6 years and early fruiting is happening mainly on medium long terminals. It is entirely pollen-sterile, and it not produce good pollen and should not be used as a pollenizer. The tree has good resistance to fire blight. It can grow USDA hardiness zones 5-9”
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" Warren Pear Tree
An excellent pear variety for those of you that like silky, buttery flesh that has no grit to it. Discovered by Thomas O. Warren, one of the founding members of the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX). Plants make great pollinators, are fire blight resistant, and the fruit is a perfect combination of sweet, spicy and juicy!
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Warren Pear Tree
An excellent pear variety for those of you that like silky, buttery flesh that has no grit to it. Discovered by Thomas O. Warren, one of the founding members of the North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX). Plants make great pollinators, are fire blight resistant, and the fruit is a perfect combination of sweet, spicy and juicy!
Pear trees are one of the world’s most popular and delicious fruit. Pears grace us with their delicious flavor, sweet, juicy flesh, and attractive form.
Latin Name: Pyrus communis
Site and Soil: Warren Pear likes full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: A dwarfing rootstock for European Pears, OHxF 513 produces trees 10-15 ft. in height.
Pollination Requirements: Needs another European Pear variety nearby for cross-pollination. Our Asian Pear varieties can also be used as pollinators.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 25°F. or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-15 ft. in height.
Taste: Sweet, juicy
Fruit Skin: Yellowish-green with red blush
Fruit Size: Medium
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Early September
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our European Pear varieties are generally quite disease resistant and easy to grow. Except for occasional problems with Codling Moth, we have not seen significant insect damage on our varieties.
USDA Zone: 4-8"
Raintree says this
" WARREN EUROPEAN PEAR
Pyrus communis ‘Warren’
Warren is your best friend in the pear department! Adapted throughout most of the nation and among the very best backyard choices, with fruit that is juicy and sweet, a buttery texture, and very good keeping abilities. Discovered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi by noted horticulturist T. O. Warren, and truly the best choice for Southern growers. Fruits are medium to large, have a teardrop shape and green skin.
Extremely resistant to fireblight, somewhat resistant to cedar trellis rust, and cold hardy. Also known to be low chill - 500 hours or less. Considered a “Universal Pollenizer” as bloom category 2. Needs a pollenizer.
USDA Zone: 5-9
Grow Height: 15’ (Semi Dwarf)
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: October
Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer
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Gurneys says this
" * Good storing pear
- Excellent texture for cooking
- Resistant to fire blight
One of the best dessert-quality pear varieties to grow in the South, Warren Pear Tree bears medium to large, long-necked, pale green fruits that are sometimes blushed with red. The fruits have a juicy, sweet flesh with a wonderful buttery texture. The firm flesh holds up well to cooking and poaching. The fruits also store well. Discovered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi several decades ago, this pear tree performs well in all the Coastal South areas, as well as all areas of zones 7-9. The trees are very resistant to fire blight. 600 chill hours are required for a successful harvest.
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Botanical Name: Pyrus communis ‘Warren’
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Height: Standard: 25 feet
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Spacing: Standard: 20 feet
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**Depth:**Locate the planting depth indicator, the marked line above the tree’s root system. The graft should be about 2 inches above the soil surface.
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**Spread:**Standard: 25 feet
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**Light Required:**Full Sun
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**Pollinator:**Self-pollinating
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Color: White flowers.
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Size: Standard 2-4’
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Blooms: Mid Spring, Late Spring
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Fruit: Medium to large fruit, buttery; juicy flesh with excellent flavor. Long-necked fruit with pale green skin, sometimes blushed red.
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Zone: 7-9
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Form: Fruit Tree, Fruit, Pear, Standard Pear Tree
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Soil Requirements: Loamy Soil
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Growth Rate: Medium
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Foliage: Shiny green foliage.
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Do I need more than one warren pear tree to polinate?
Asked by Jan 19 days ago
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Verified Reply - AngelaThe Warren Pear Tree is self pollinating. You only need one to produce fruit.
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Is this Warren Pear bare root?
Asked by Liz 1 month ago
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Verified Reply - AngelaThe Warren Pear Tree is shipped as a bareroot tree.
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Could this be used to pollinate a sand pear tree we already have on the property we bought?
Asked by dslodge 1 year ago
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Verified Reply - AngelaI apologize but I don’t know what will pollinate a sand pear. You might try contacting your county extension office for guidance. There are apparently quite a few varieties. The most important factor in selecting a pollinator is bloom time.
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Do you have the Warren pear trees in semi dwarf
Asked by David 1 year ago
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Verified Reply - AngelaThe Warren Pear Tree is only available in the standard size at this time.
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Can a Warren pear tree be cross polinated by another fruit tree like apple or peach or do you have to get two Warren Pears?
Asked by Desi 1 year ago
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Verified Reply - AngelaThe Warren Pear Tree is self-fertile. You only need one to produce fruit.
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The Warren Pear I ordered has arrived. I was disappointed to see that it has thorns. Are the thorns only on the part of the plant to which it was grafted? Or will those thorns be on the whole tree?
Asked by waiting to see 3 years ago
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Verified Reply - MarkI found this online. “Consider yourself warned pears do have thorns in many cases when they are younger. In some cases such as Warren pear the thorns are frequent.” They grow out of it somewhat. Warren is an excellent pear. I saw the original last year.
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Today is August 24, 2019. For the first time in 6 years I have about 12 Warren pears on my tree. How can I know when to pick them? MY tree is covered with leaves that have Blister mite, but the pears seem OK. I am told to wait till leaf drop to spray it with a dormant oil spray.
Asked by Celia 4 years ago
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Verified Reply - ViciThe skin is green when immature, developing to an earthy yellow-brown as it ripens. It is really a preference whether you like your pears crispy or soft. If you happen to pick them a little early, they will continue to ripen once picked. Yes. A dormant oil spray is applied when the leaves have dropped and the tree is dormant."
" The Wonderful Warren Pear and A Pear Butter Recipe”
Posted on October 15, 2017 by erinpollen
Warren Pears… sweet, juicy, addicting!
If you can get your hands on some Warren pears do so immediately and you will be in for the best tasting pears on the planet! A cross between the Seckel pear and the Comice pear, it has thin, edible skin, smooth, ungritty flesh and a flavor full of honey, vanilla and heaven! Seriously, we discovered we had a Warren pear tree growing in the school garden this year when, for the first time (it is 4 years old), it bore a huge crop of big, juicy pears that were so good the children AND their parents were fighting over them! I researched Warren pears and discovered they are considered one of the best pears around, but we had already figured that out.
One article I read claimed this pear was discovered by Thomas Oscar Warren growing naturally outside a post office in Hattiesburg, MS. It was known as the Post Office pear for awhile before taking on its founder name. However it was developed, it is truly a fabulous pear. The tree is self-pollinating, very resistant to blight (a big plus), super hardy and grows very fast and tall. To anyone who grows fruit trees, this one is a must-have! I’ve already ordered one from our nursery for my own garden👍.
These pears are fantastic just by themselves, but I wanted to save some of their yumminess for later so I made a pear butter that is incredible… and super easy to make. I canned some for later but you could freeze it, too. It will also last a few weeks in the fridge, if you can resist eating it immediately. If you cannot find Warren pears, use Comice, Seckel or Anjou pears. I would not recommend Bartletts just because they are much grittier and do not have the complex flavors of other pears that make this Pear Butter so irresistible.
RECIPE for Pear Butter
- 2-5 lbs. ripe pears (depending on how much you want to make)
- 1/8 to 1/4 cup water
- 1TBSP lemon juice
- cinnamon to taste
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
DIRECTIONS:
- Wash and core the pears. You can peel them or not, depending on how smooth you want the Pear Butter. If they have thicker skin definitely peel them.
- Cut pears into small chunks, place in large bowl & sprinkle lemon juice over the the top.
- Put pears into a large pot, add the water and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to low and let them cook for an hour or more, stirring often to keep from burning.
- When pears are completely cooked down add some cinnamon & vanilla to your taste. Continue to cook until they thicken to an applesauce-like consistency.
- Using an Immersion Blender, purée the butter until completely smooth.
- At this point, your Pear Butter is ready. If you made a big batch you may can some of it or put some in freezable containers (once it has cooled). If you made a smaller batch, it will keep in the fridge for a few weeks.
- This delicious spread is great on toast, muffins, bagels, in yogurt, over ice cream or oatmeal, or try a smear on a grilled cheese sandwich. I have to restrain myself from just eating it straight out of the the jar😋!
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