Shenandoah
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?
Shenandoah delivers everything growers want in a modern pear — sweetness, size, and durability — without the disease headaches. Its fire blight resistance and smooth, buttery texture make it ideal for sustainable orchards and backyard growers alike. Our organic, farm-grown Shenandoah pear trees are selected for Washington’s climate and available for local delivery through Green Bluff Pastures. Buy fruit trees online and plant a reliable, cold-hardy variety that thrives in organic systems and produces flavorful fruit year after year.
About Shenandoah
The Shenandoah pear tree is a late-season variety prized for its sweet, aromatic fruit and excellent resistance to fire blight. Developed by the USDA from a Seckel x Max Red Bartlett cross, it combines smooth texture with rich flavor, making it perfect for fresh eating, canning, and desserts. Its large, golden-green fruit often blushes red on the sunny side and ripens a few weeks after Bartlett, extending the harvest season. With long storage life and strong disease resistance, Shenandoah is one of the best pears for organic and low-spray growers in the Pacific Northwest.
Key Benefits
Specifications
Growing Zones
USDA Zones 5-8
Mature Height
15-20 ft on OHxF 87/97 rootstock
Width: 12-15 ft
Sunlight
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Growth Rate
Moderate
Harvest Time
Late September to Early October
Years to Fruit
4 years
Fruit Information
Flavor Profile
Sweet, aromatic, and buttery with subtle hints of spice and honey
Storage Quality
Excellent – keeps up to 4 months under refrigeration without losing texture
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 'Shenandoah'
Origin
USDA-ARS, Kearneysville, West Virginia – Released 2002
