Pyrus communis 'ERIKA'

Erika is a Czech pear tree variety from 2003 producing very large fruit (abt. 200g). It has dark green skin with pale scarlet red flush, and white, very juicy, aromatic, and sweet flesh. Harvest begins from mid October and the fruit ripens after 4 to 5 weeks of cold storage. Stores well until late February. Yield is regular and quite high. One of the tastiest and most sought-after pear trees today.

It is self-sterile and needs another pear tree variety nearby to pollinate its flowers. Commonly used are other late pear varieties such as Conference, Abate Fetel, or Bohemica, surprisingly good pollinators are also summer varieties Williams, both green and red. It is highly resistant to scab and late frost. It grows vigorously, forming a pyramidal canopy.

Pear trees form beautiful, mid-sized trees with dense canopies. They are not particularly picky about soil type if the ground is not damp or filled with stones. Adding good compost will help increase crop and the tree will get stronger sooner. Make sure to stake young plants. It is absolutely hardy to at least -30°C (USDA zone 5).

Last update 13-03-2018