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Common Pear, European Pear 'Potomac'

Pyruscommunis

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pyrus (PY-russ)

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Species

communis (KOM-yoo-nis)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2006 | neutral

A new quick to bear variety with a good sweet flavor and buttery texture. Ripe late September and good through November. Highly reisitant...Read More to fireblight. Very productive.

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Common Pear, European Pear 'Potomac'

Pyruscommunis

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