Heavy Fruiting Wild Pear Cross from Michigan
The variety ‘Keifer’ and ‘Le Conte’ came from this cross and are cosidered 'pie pears.'This small tree produces ½-1 inch yellow fruit with has glossy green leaves. Enjoy its beautifully rich autumn color of reds and purples. Ecos Lecont Pear was found as a seedling tree in our plantings that came from a group of tall wild pears in a hedge row in SW Michigan. Ecos showed more vigor without any leaf diseases. Produces uniform seedlings. Tart fruit. Excellent fruit producer for birds and deer. Trees maintain a strong central leader.
| Plant Specs |
| Genus & Species |
Pyrus x lecontei |
| Seed Source |
Michigan, 2nd Generation |
| Hardiness |
-25F |
| Height (ft) |
60 |
| Width (ft) |
20-30 |
| Pollination Requirements |
Self fertile. |
