Nova Pear Rootstock/Size:OHxF87 Semi-Dwarf: 2-3 ft.

Nova Pear Rootstock/Size:OHxF87 Semi-Dwarf: 2-3 ft.Overview Nova is a decently cold hardy European pear introduced through St. Lawrence Nurseries and is widely regarded as one of the better fresh eating pears available for colder climates. It is valued for its excellent fruit quality, precocity, and reliable performance where many dessert pears struggle. History & Parentage Nova was introduced by St. Lawrence Nurseries and named by Bill MacKentley after his daughter, Nova. While the exact parentage is

and tighter spacing only when you are committed to regular size control

though without the classic McIntosh aroma

It is a power house in terms of pulling up minerals from the sub-soil

Aromatics & Winemaking Potential

This makes it especially well suited to fresh slicing for color

Trees are moderately vigorous with a balanced

and even creating fossil water

Rod McIver

Sweet with a bold tart kick – might be a bit much for some early on

a practical spacing is often about 16–20 feet between trees if you want a full canopy with minimal training

Only native trees or trees we’ve specifically bred to handle frozen roots can withstand that kind of treatment

This apple is best suited for Zone 4