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Summercrisp

The short answer

Summercrisp grows in USDA zones 4–8[1]. It needs a pollination partner[2].

Growing facts

Summercrisp growing facts
Chill requirementNot published for this variety
HardinessUSDA zones 4–8[1]
PollinationNeeds a pollination partner, bloom group 2[2]
Harvest windowAugust[2]
Years to bearing3–10 years[2]
Summercrisp pearSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Pollination partners

Summercrisp blooms in group 2. The closest bloom-time matches make the most reliable partners:

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Notes

  • Cold-hardy to USDA zone 4; a University of Minnesota cold-hardy release.[1]
  • Two varieties are generally needed for successful pollination and fruit set.[2]
  • Harvested mid-August, picked while still green with a red blush and eaten crisp.[2]

A year with your Summercrisp

When the work happens for a pear in USDA zone 6, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Pear in zone 6
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See the full month-by-month pear calendar for zone 6 →

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Questions

What hardiness zones suit Summercrisp?
Summercrisp grows in USDA zones 4–8.
Is Summercrisp self-pollinating?
No — Summercrisp needs a compatible pollination partner nearby.

Sources

  1. [1] University of Minnesota (UFOR Nursery & Lab). Summercrisp Pear — Pyrus 'Summercrisp' — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] University of Minnesota Extension. Growing pears in the home garden — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. How soon will a newly planted fruit tree begin to bear fruit? (Yard and Garden FAQ) — accessed July 2026