Maxie Asian x European Pear
This cross between Max Red Bartlett European and Nijissiki Asian pears provides the delicious Bartlett flavor with the crisp, juiciy flavor of Nijisseki, The fruit is round and a beautiful orange red. It ripens in September and is pollinized by late ripening Asian or early ripening European pear cultivars. It is resistant to pear scab. USDA Zones 5-9.