Plant library
Perennial food
Pear
Pyrus communis
Zones 4–9
The zero-spray fruit tree — pears sail past the pests that plague apples, store for months, and bear for generations.
Sun
Full sun
Water
moderate
Spacing
12-20 ft (semi-dwarf)
Soil
Well-drained loam, pH 6.0-7.0
Difficulty
moderate
Zones
4–9
When to plant
Mar
Apr
Oct
Nov
Timing shifts with your zone — the Genie can pin down exact dates for you.
How to care for it
Plant in spring; two varieties for pollination. Train to a central leader. One of the easiest fruit trees — few pests, graceful form, 60+ year life.
Good companions
Apple and comfrey
Harvest
Pick pears mature-green and ripen them indoors — tree-ripened pears go gritty.
Want a plan for growing Pear?
Your Genie can give exact timing and care for your zone.
