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Posted 02/08/2023 in Tree

Pyrus communis

Pear trees are very susceptible to fireblight. Plant 2 or more varieties for best fruit

Post Details

Latin Name
Pyrus communis
Common Name
Common pear
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
25-30 ft
Spread
15-20 ft
Potential Pests
Fireblight, anthracnose, canker, scab, and powdery mildew

Plant Story

Pear trees are very susceptible to fireblight. Plant 2 or more varieties for best fruit

Special Care Instructions

A popular edible fruit, Pyrus communis features creamy white, five-petaled flowers give way to green

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