PEAR COLD SNAPLatin Name: Pyrus Communis 'Cold Snap' Description: Bred exclusively for the Ontario climate, the Cold snap pear is a disease resistant and cold tolerant variety. Fine for fresh eating and cooking, their form yet juicy fruit ripens mid to late September and retains it's storage life longer than most other varieties. Zone: 5 Fruit: Large, firm, ripens mid to late September Requires a second pear variety for cross pollination and fruit production.