About Plant: Pear
Pear trees are among the longest-lived fruit trees, producing for 75+ years. Less prone to pests than apples, pears reward you with buttery, sweet fruit that ripens to perfection off the tree.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun (6-8 hrs)
WaterModerate
SoilDeep, well-drained loam (6.0–7.0)
Spacing18-22 feet (standard); 8-12 feet (dwarf)
Height15–30 feet (standard); 8–12 feet (dwarf)
Time to HarvestFirst harvest in year 3-5
Planting DepthGraft union 2 inches above soil
Germination TimeN/A (grafted nursery trees)
Expert Growing Tips
Most pears need a pollinator variety. Pick pears when they separate easily from the branch, then ripen indoors. Pears ripen from the inside out — if you wait until soft on the tree, the center will be brown.