Pear
Pyrus communis
Pears are among the easiest and most attractive fruit trees for the home landscape. Lovely even in winter, pears are easy to prune and can be trained into a formal or informal appearance. For small landscapes and easy harvest, choose a dwarf cultivar.
These productive trees yield bushels of succulent fruits. Many pears need a pollinizer. Use any other pear. Be sure to select a self-fruitful type if you have space for only one tree.
Light:
Sun
Height:
From 8 to 20 feet or more
Width:
8-25 feet
Flower Color:
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Zones:
3-8
how to grow Pear
Propagation
Harvest Tips
Most fruits are picked when they are ripe or nearly so. Pears are the exception. A tree-ripened pear breaks down, turning soft and brown at the core. Harvest pears when they have reached full size but are still green and firm. Store them in a cool, dark place.
more varieties for Pear
'Bartlett' pear
'Bosc' pear
'Hosui' Asian pear
'Kieffer' pear
'Seckel' pear
