Turnbull Pear Scion – Hybrid Variety 6–10 Inch Dormant Wood | For Grafting | Fresh Cut European × Asian Hybrid | Fire Blight Resistant | Home Orchard

Add a unique pear variety to your orchard with Turnbull Pear scion wood, ideal for grafting onto compatible rootstock. Turnbull is a hybrid that blends the best qualities of European and Asian pears, producing large fruit with a distinctive apple-like flavor and excellent fresh-eating quality.

This vigorous variety features early bloom and extended pollen shed, making it a strong pollinator option for home orchards. It is also noted for its good resistance to fire blight, a valuable trait for many growers.

Fruit typically ripens from August to September, perfect for fresh eating or preserving.

This listing is for scion wood only (not a rooted tree).

You will receive:
✔️ 1 Turnbull pear scion
✔️ Approximately 6–10 inches in length
✔️ Dormant wood suitable for grafting
✔️ Typically enough wood for 1–2 grafts
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Turnbull Pear
Botanical Name: Pyrus spp. (Hybrid)
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree (via grafting)
Growth Stage: Dormant scion wood
Sun Requirements: Full sun once grafted
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Best Use: Grafting onto compatible pear rootstock
Harvest Season: August–September
Disease Resistance: Noted fire blight resistance
USDA Zones: 5–9 (varies by rootstock)
Container Friendly: Yes, depending on rootstock

💡 Care Tip: Store scion sealed in the refrigerator until ready to graft. Perform grafting in late winter to early spring while both scion and rootstock are dormant for best success.