Common Pear, European Pear 'Summercrisp'

Pyruscommunis

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Pyrus (PY-russ)
Species
communis (KOM-yoo-nis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bend, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
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Saint Paul, MN (Zone 4b) | July 2014 | neutral

Info from tag:

12-15 ft tall 8-12ft wide Full Sun Z4-8

Fruit is best harvested when it is green with a red ...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Hardy and productive, fireblight-free. Dwarf tree produces its red-blushed fruit early in the season. Fruit is great eaten crisp, hence t...Read More

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