Golden Spice Pear

Cold-Hardy & Built for Canadian Gardens

The Golden Spice pear was bred specifically for northern climates, making it one of the best choices for Ontario growers who want reliable pear harvests without worrying about winter hardiness. Small to medium golden-yellow fruit with a spicy-sweet flavour that's as unique as it is delicious.

Why Gardeners Love It

• ❄️ Exceptional cold hardiness — one of the hardiest pear varieties available, bred for northern climates
• 🍐 Spicy-sweet flavour — distinctive taste that sets it apart from standard pear varieties
• 🌿 Reliable producer — consistent crops even in challenging Ontario seasons
• 🧳 Great for preserving — excellent for jams, canning, and pear butter
• 🌱 Supplied bare root — plant in early spring for best results

Pollination

Golden Spice benefits from a pollinator for best fruit set. Great matches from our collection include Bartlett and Flemish Beauty pears — both available at Catkins Nursery.

Growing Notes

Prefers full sun. Adaptable to a range of soil types. Water regularly in the first season. Hardiness Zone: 3–5 — well suited to Ontario growing conditions.