The Orcas pear is named after the island of the coast of Washington state, USA, where it was discovered.
It is primarily used for eating fresh.
The tree is fairly vigorous, and has good disease resistance.
The parentage is unknown, but it has some resemblance to Bartlett.
USDA identification images for Orcas
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
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Origins
- Species: Pyrus communis - Pear
Identification
- Country of origin: United States
- Fruit colour: Yellow / Red
- Flower colour: White
- Leaf colour: Green
- Annual cycle: Deciduous
- Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
- Fruit size: Average
Using
- Picking season: Early
- Keeping (of fruit): 2-3 weeks
- Flavour quality: Good
- Cropping: Good
- Food uses: Eating fresh
- Picking month: September
Growing
- Flowering group: 4
- Pollinating others: Average
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Vigour: Slightly large
- Growth habit: Spreading / Flat-topped
- Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
- Attractive features: Attractive fruit
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
Climate
- Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 4 (-34C)
- Climate suitability: Temperate climates
- Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
- Climate suitability: Warm climates
Other qualities
- Disease resistance: Average
- Scab (Apple and Pear): Some resistance
Where to buy fresh fruit
No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.