Pyrus communis 'Hood' ~ Hood Pear supplies (5) Wouter Hagens

(5) Wouter Hagens

Leprechaun Florida Leucothoe is a small multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with an upright-spreading habit

Insect problems include white pine weevil

If pollinated a crop of deep red berries will ripen in fall and persist in winter

The orange-red to red flowers bloom on tall stalks throughout summer until frost which attracts bees and butterflies

Pyrus communis 'Hood' ~ Hood Pear supplies (5) Wouter HagensHood Pear is a fast growing deciduous tree with an upright habit and attractive spring flower display but primarily grown for its crop of large summer fruit. Clusters of fragrant of white flowers bloom in mid spring. The large yellow green fruits are firm with buttery smooth flesh. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Hood is partially self pollinating so cross pollinating will increase yield, is highly resistant to fire blight,