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Common Pear, European Pear 'Moonglow'

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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 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
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By grafting
By budding
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Barbourville, Kentucky

Coushatta, Louisiana

Cole Camp, Missouri

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Bend, Oregon

Knoxville, Tennessee

Cibolo, Texas

Troup, Texas

Elma, Washington

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