Description
Scientific Name: Pyrus communis
Zone: 4-8 Find Your Growing Zone
Mature Height: 40-50 ft
Mature Width: 25-35 ft
Fruit: Edible pears
Flowers: Gold, yellow and white. Showy clusters of fragrant flowers.
Bloom Time: April
Growth Rate: 12” – 24”
Soil: Well drained, neutral pH, sandy loam, clay or silty.
Drought Tolerance: Good
Flood Tolerance: Moderate
Sun Requirements: Sun or part-shade
Fall Color: Gold/Yellow
Wildlife Value: Great food resource for mammals and many types of birds. Also provides great cover.
