Shipova – Baby
$48.99
The Baby Shipova, a hybrid between Pear and Mountain Ash features fruit similar to Shipova, but on a much smaller tree. This attractive variety is very early bearing and produces good crops of delectable, yellow-orange fruit.
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Description
The Baby Shipova, a hybrid between Pear and Mountain Ash features fruit similar to Shipova, but on a much smaller tree. This attractive variety is very early bearing and produces good crops of delectable, yellow-orange fruit.
Shipova fruit is high in Vitamins A and C, niacin, pectic and trace elements. Fruit of our varieties is eaten fresh and used in preserves, jam, pastry, and wine.
Mountain Ash like full to half day sun, well drained soil, and can grow 10-15 ft. in height, depending on the variety. Likely to begin bearing the 2nd or 3rd year after planting and produce 30 lbs. or more of fruit at maturity. Pest and disease resistant and hardy to Zone 3.
Latin Name: X Sorbopyrus auricularis
Site and Soil: Mountain Ash and its hybrids like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Baby Shipova is self-fertile.
Hardiness: Baby Shipova is hardy to approx. minus 40F
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 6-8 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: Late spring
Ripening Time: Early fall
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Baby Shipova is not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 4