{"product_id":"golden_spice_pear","title":"Pear: 'Golden Spice' - 5Gal (Br)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eThe Golden Spice Pear is a very hardy ornamental and edible pear selection well suited to prairie climates like Regina. It produces small to medium golden-yellow pears with a distinctive spicy, aromatic flavour that is best when allowed to fully ripen off the tree. In spring, the tree is covered with clusters of white blossoms that are highly attractive to pollinators, followed by glossy green foliage through summer. The fruit is typically used for fresh eating when softened, as well as preserves, baking, and cider. Its strong cold tolerance and reliable performance make it one of the better pear choices for Saskatchewan gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 ft (3.5–5.5 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 ft (3–4.5 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best flowering and fruit production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam; tolerates a range of prairie soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular watering during establishment; moderate drought tolerance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3, very reliable for Regina conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires another pear variety nearby for best fruit set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter to maintain structure and improve airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply compost or balanced fruit tree fertilizer in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eDisease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall hardiness; some susceptibility to fire blight in humid conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating (when ripe\/softened), baking, preserves, cider, and pollinator-friendly planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bron \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32122978566199,"sku":null,"price":133.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/3306\/8855\/products\/PearGoldenSpice.jpg?v=1629837293","url":"https:\/\/sherwood-greenhouse-and-gardencentre-ltd.myshopify.com\/products\/golden_spice_pear","provider":"Sherwood Greenhouse and Garden Centre Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}