fruit tree variety in zone 7b
Magness pear in zone 7b
Magness · Pyrus communis
- Zone
- 7b 5°F to 10°F
- Growing season
- 220 days
- Chill needed
- 600 to 900 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 115 to 165
The verdict
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About Magness
Very sweet, juicy, smooth melting flesh; an exceptional fresh-eating pear that rivals Bartlett in flavor with much better disease resistance. Self-unfruitful (needs pollinator).
Critical timing for zone 7b
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Common challenges in zone 7b
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Brown marmorated stink bug
- ▸ Late summer disease pressure
Disease resistance
Documented resistance for Magness; useful for low-spray management in zone 7b.
- fire-blight
Modified care for zone 7b
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Magness in adjacent zones
Other pear varieties for zone 7b
Frequently asked questions
- Will Magness pear grow in zone 7b?
Yes. Magness is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 7b, which includes zone 7b.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 7b?
Pear needs 600 to 900 chill hours. Zone 7b typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
- Does Magness resist regional diseases in zone 7b?
Magness carries documented resistance to fire-blight, which can simplify low-spray management in zone 7b.
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Image: "Груша обыкновенная", by Vasily Moryashkin, via iNaturalist, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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