A quince is a hard, lumpy, and even hairy fruit best enjoyed when it's cooked ... that astringency is replaced with a lush, mouthwatering texture. Pears, on the other hand, are generally lauded ...

ODNR says Callery pear trees have numerous cultivated varieties that can cross-pollinate with each other and produce viable fruit ... with a round shape and wavy texture. During warmer seasons ...

The most common tree fruits grown in home orchards are apples, pears (European and Asian), and stone fruits (peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, pluots, and cherries). Apple trees are commonly ...