Gem
Pear
This is the only rootstock available for this variety
This is a pre-order for the spring 2027 season. We'll reach out to confirm availability and arrange pickup before planting time. Your 10% discount is applied automatically at checkout.
Why Buy This Tree?
Gem combines modern disease resistance with old-world pear flavor, giving you fewer problems and better fruit. It’s the perfect choice for sustainable, low-spray, or organic growers who want reliable yields and premium fruit quality. Our farm-grown Gem pear trees are selected for Washington’s unique climate and offered with local delivery or pickup. Buy fruit trees online from Green Bluff Pastures and enjoy a cold-hardy, easy-to-manage pear that delivers clean fruit and big flavor without heavy spraying.
About Gem
The Gem pear is a modern USDA release bred for superior fire blight resistance, smooth texture, and naturally tree-ripened sweetness. Its fruit is golden-yellow with a light russet, firm and crisp when first picked, then ripening to a smooth, buttery sweetness after a short chill. Unlike traditional pears, Gem can ripen beautifully on the tree without becoming mealy. The tree is compact, productive, and ideal for both home gardens and organic orchard systems in the Pacific Northwest.
Key Benefits
Specifications
Growing Zones
USDA Zones 5-8
Mature Height
12-15 ft on OHxF 87 rootstock
Width: 10-12 ft
Sunlight
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Growth Rate
Moderate
Harvest Time
Mid-September
Years to Fruit
3 years
Fruit Information
Flavor Profile
Crisp and sweet with floral undertones and smooth, buttery finish as it ripens
Storage Quality
Excellent – holds texture and flavor for up to 3 months under refrigeration
Best Uses
Pollination Requirements
This variety requires cross-pollination for fruit production. Plant with another compatible variety for best results.
Compatible Pollinators:
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Disease Resistance
Botanical Information
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis 'Gem'
Origin
USDA-ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station, West Virginia – Released 2014
