Pear
Pyrus spp.
Pyrus calleryana by Bruce Marlin (CC BY 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
6b
USDA zone
-21°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
15m | Max | 7m |
2m | Min | 1m |
Fruiting
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Pear Overview
A genus of many species, most are upright deciduous trees that are favoured for their growth habit, foliage, flowers and often edible, pear fruits. Flowers are white or pink, saucer-shaped and 5-petalled, with red anthers and which attract bees. They make particularly good specimen trees and there are several varieties suitable for small gardens.
Common problems with Pear
Pear rust
How to propagate Pear
Seed
Budding
Grafting
Special features of Pear
Attractive flowers
Attractive fruits
Attracts bees
Other uses of Pear
Their habit, flowers and edible fruits (pears). Suitable for coastal conditions.
