Summercrisp Pear is a medium-sized tree that is commonly grown for its edible qualities. It produces chartreuse oblong pears (which are botanically known as 'pomes') with a red blush and white flesh which are usually ready for picking in late summer. The pears have a sweet taste and a crisp texture.

Summercrisp Pear is clothed in stunning clusters of white flowers with purple anthers along the branches in mid spring. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The glossy oval leaves turn an outstanding burgundy in the fall. The fruits are showy chartreuse pears with a red blush, which are carried in abundance in late summer.

Summercrisp Pear will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, This tree is typically grown in a designated area of the yard because of its mature size and spread. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions.