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Gardening => Mystery Plants => Topic started by: Triss on May 10, 2010, 01:57:38 PM

Title: Pear tree [Solved]
Post by: Triss on May 10, 2010, 01:57:38 PM

So we have this large tree in the backyard that appears to be a fruit tree... I am REALLY hoping a pear tree based on what the fruit is starting to look like.   But of course I have no idea if it is or what kind...

The tree
(https://www.southernspirithunters.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi219.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc62%2Ftriss07pics%2FNew%2520House%2FNew%2520house%2520gardens%25202010%2F100_0429.jpg&hash=de86e18506881f9b4967c1e0f4070872d7b206aa)

The flowers and fruit
(https://www.southernspirithunters.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi219.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc62%2Ftriss07pics%2FNew%2520House%2FNew%2520house%2520gardens%25202010%2F100_0431.jpg&hash=25349bb20d1dff48a22d4f14da36d2f939e5013e)

And another view
(https://www.southernspirithunters.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi219.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc62%2Ftriss07pics%2FNew%2520House%2FNew%2520house%2520gardens%25202010%2F100_0430.jpg&hash=f20686f3b7249560fde97e83c13041ca50259178)

Title: Re: Pear tree?
Post by: Penny on May 10, 2010, 03:36:49 PM

That would be my guess Triss, is there a neighbor that you could ask to be sure?

Title: Re: Pear tree?
Post by: Triss on May 10, 2010, 03:45:20 PM

The one I asked was not sure.  I know I will find out for sure as they grow but it would be nice to know sooner.  I also think that there are other fruit trees on the property... I sure hope so anyway.

Title: Re: Pear tree?
Post by: Tina on May 10, 2010, 04:58:09 PM

A pear would be my guess too, Triss. Cool!

Title: Re: Pear tree?
Post by: Triss on May 10, 2010, 05:43:23 PM

Yes, I am very excited about having a pear tree.  How many varieties of pear are there I wonder?

Title: Re: Pear tree?
Post by: Tina on May 10, 2010, 08:06:28 PM

There are about 30 primary species, major subspecies, and naturally occurring interspecific hybrids of pears.
(Wikipedia)

Title: Re: Pear tree?
Post by: Triss on May 10, 2010, 09:03:54 PM

Yikes... well I guess as long as they taste good, who cares. :grinnnn:

Title: Re: Pear tree?
Post by: bayou girl on May 10, 2010, 10:09:21 PM

my vote is pear too

Title: Re: Pear tree?
Post by: Triss on May 10, 2010, 10:42:50 PM

Sounds like it is solved now, will let you all know when we taste them.

Title: Re: Pear tree [Solved]
Post by: Penny on May 11, 2010, 03:00:19 PM

Fresh pear's, fresh pear jam, pear pie......the possibilities!!!

Title: Re: Pear tree [Solved]
Post by: Triss on May 11, 2010, 04:43:39 PM

Oh believe me I have imagined the possibilities.  I cannot wait.