Lillie Nelson

Yes nearly all wild pears and rootstocks are thorny. How do you tell the difference between a pear tree and an apple tree? The main… Read More »Do All Pear Trees Have Thorns?

about 12m. Pear trees are deciduous and usually grow to about 12m, though some can reach up to 20m. What is a wild pear tree?… Read More »How Big Does A Wild Pear Tree Grow?

Wild pears will reach a mature height of 20-30′. They will grow well in almost any soil condition other than wet soil. Are wild pears… Read More »How Big Do Wild Pears Get?

Buddha Shaped Pears – Price = $8 to $9 each A farmer in China has successfully grown pears in the shape of Buddha, and they… Read More »How Much Are Buddha Pears?

The known prickly pear cactus, also called “Opuntia”, is a member of the cacti family Cactaceae. There are different paddle-shaped parts on this cactus, and… Read More »Are Prickly Pears Poisonous?

Both varieties can be used interchangeably in recipes, and a unique feature of anjou pears is the unchanging skin color. Red Anjou pears retain their… Read More »Are Anjou And Red Pears The Same?

Prickly pear cactus — or also known as nopal, opuntia and other names — is promoted for treating diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity and hangovers. It’s… Read More »What Is Prickly Pear Good For?

If the fruit is slightly soft, it’s ripe. If the flesh is hard, don’t eat it. If your pear is still hard, leave it on… Read More »Are Red Pears Supposed To Be Hard?

Store unripe pears at room temperature. Room temperature storage will allow your pears to continue the ripening process. They should be stored whole and not… Read More »Can Pears Be Stored At Room Temperature?