336 Patten Pear

Patten Pear:  The Patten Pear is a cold-hardy, late-ripening European pear variety known for its sweet, juicy, and tender white flesh. It is a popular choice for northern growers due to its resilience and high quality, often compared to the 'Bartlett' pear. The fruit is sweet-tasting and juicy, with a fine-grained texture and minimal grit cells. Its flavor and texture improve significantly when picked slightly firm and allowed to ripen indoors for about a month post-harvest. The fruit is of good size and quality. Very tender and juicy. A good pollinator for most other pear trees. Zone 4/3-8