The first year we were at Avella Orchard we focused our planting on summer pears. One of the pears was Ubileen, a pretty Bartlett-type pear that ripened in late July or early August, reputedly tough, vigorous and disease resistant.
I can testify to the tough part, as it was planted in an area we soon found out to be one of the harshest locations on our property. I can also testify how LONG it takes for pears to start to bear fruit! We've had this tree in the ground for 10 years - last year was the first year with more than one or two blossoms, and still no fruit. I have my fingers crossed that 2020 will be the year I can taste an Ubileen pear from our very own tree!
The first year we were at Avella Orchard we focused our planting on summer pears. One of the pears was Ubileen, a pretty Bartlett-type pear that ripened in late July or early August, reputedly tough, vigorous and disease resistant. 
I can testify to the tough part, as it was planted in an area we soon found out to be one of the harshest locations on our property. I can also testify how LONG it takes for pears to start to bear fruit! We've had this tree in the ground for 10 years - last year was the first year with more than one or two blossoms, and still no fruit. I have my fingers crossed that 2020 will be the year I can taste an Ubileen pear from our very own tree!
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