The taste is described as being a mix between honey-dew melon and very sweet cucumber (the fruit is also called 'sweet pepino'). Personally, I did notice a very light pear-like taste too.
It is indeed a pretty compact bush. I assume it would grow bigger if it would be in the ground, but I have to keep it in a container to be able to take it inside during winter.
That sounds wonderful! I will look into Melon Pear. Thank you for opening my eyes to this plant.
You're welcome :0)
Hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.