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Common Pear, European Pear 'Ayer'

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

Deciduous

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | March 2005 | neutral

Originated in Sibly, Kansas in 1880. Fruit is medium sized, fairly juicy and has a nice flavor.

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