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Both varieties listed are required for self-pollination. The Hood is a large golden yellow pear with creamy white flesh. The Flordahome is a green skinned fruit with thin tender white flesh. Very sweet with juicy melting mild taste.
Pear
Nashi Pear - China
Very low chill selection that has acclimatised to the subtropical areas of northern NSW. The quality is inferior to other Nashi varieties but it is excellent as a cooking pear.
Pear - Hood
Large, golden yellow fruit with a creamy white flesh. Great for fresh eating as the flesh is crisp and sweet. Vigorous tree, resistant to blight. Subtropical variety Chill 350 hours.
Pear - Fla 57-75
A low chill selection developed in Florida, a pollinator for the Hood and the Flordahome. They are picked early in the season with other low chill pears. The fruits are small and rounded with a light red blush. They have a good texture and a sweet flavour. They do not store well.