Climate matters. This page is a practical baseline. Confirm cultivar, local frost/heat conditions, mature size and regional restrictions before planting.
Pear — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Pyrus communis |
|---|---|
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 1095–2190 |
| Measured from | Transplant |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 304.8–609.6 |
| Mature height (cm) | 304.8–609.6 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 243.8–457.2 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 4–9 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Moderate |
| Sowing method | Transplant |
Growing directions
European pears require 700–1200 chill hours and almost always need a second compatible cultivar for adequate pollination; Bosc and Anjou cross well with each other. Pears are prone to fire blight, so choose resistant varieties and prune out any infected wood well below the canker margin. Train to a central leader and avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes lush growth susceptible to blight. Pick pears while still firm and ripen indoors at room temperature — they go mealy if left on the tree too long.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0