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Pyrus communis

Edible Pear, Commom or European Pea

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Connon Nursery

 

Description

Common edible pear. Long-lived if properly pruned and managed. 'Bartlett' developed from a chance seedling in the 1700s is still the world's favorite eating cultivar.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Green

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.