Common Pear, European Pear 'Orient'

Pyruscommunis

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Pyrus (PY-russ)
Species
communis (KOM-yoo-nis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Newberry, Florida

Barnwell, South Carolina

Huntsville, Texas

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Newberry, FL (Zone 8b) | January 2013 | positive

This pear tree has very good form. Does not grow straight up like other pears, but is evenly branched and branches are horizontal to the ...Read More

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