Magness Semi-dwarf Pear Pyrus Communis 5 Gal

The Magness pear is a soft, juicy dessert pear that is almost free of grit cells. Introduced by the USDA in the 1960s, it was named in honor of Dr. John R. Magness, long-time director of the USDA's apple and pear breeding program. Its parents are Comice pear and Seckel pear.  The Magness pear tree produces medium to large, slightly russeted fruit, buttery, rich flesh with honeyed juice, ruddy yellow when ripe, and highly aromatic flesh of the best quality. Insect damage seems to be reduced in this variety due to thicker fruit skin. Magness pear is very disease resistant, especially fire blight. Sterile pollen so it requires a pollinator.

Cross pollination: It is recommended to plant at least two different pear trees to pollinate one another. 

Rootstock: OHxF97