Anjou Pear

Anjou Pear - Pyrus communis

Best for fresh eating and winter keeping
European Pear
Pollinator Required
Dwarf Variety - grows up to 8-10'
Zone 5

A cold-hardy, vigorous, high quality pear that stores exceedingly well and is still tasty up to seven months after picking. Bright green fruits are firm at harvest-time and will develop a tinge of yellow as they ripen. Flesh is crisp and subtly sweet. Enjoy it fresh off the tree or store it for a delicious winter treat. This is a European pear and must be pollinated by another European pear.

Plant in a location that gets at least a half day of full sunlight. Soil should be fertile and well-drained. Use of soil amendments is recommended. Regular spraying to control pests & disease is recommended. (For specific spray applications see product's label)

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS:
For soil amending: Mahoney’s Compost Planting Mix, Coast of Maine Penobscot Blend, and Happy Frog Soil Conditioner.
For insect & disease control: Bonide Citrus, Fruit, & Nut - Orchard Spray.