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(Pyrus communis)
Common Pear (Pyrus communis)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Pyrus communis, commonly known as the Common Pear, is a deciduous tree native to Europe. It is a key species in temperate fruit orchards, with many cultivars developed for commercial and home fruit production. The Common Pear typically grows to a height of 12-20 feet and a width of 15-20 feet, featuring a rounded canopy with glossy green leaves. The tree is adorned with clusters of white flowers tinged with yellow in the spring, which are moderately showy and attract pollinators. The bark is generally dark grey with shallow furrows, and the fruit is notable for its variety of shapes and sizes, depending on the cultivar.
The Common Pear is valued for its sweet fruit, which is harvested in a mature but unripe state to prevent dropping and bruising. It is widely cultivated in orchards and home gardens, and some cultivars are used as ornamental trees due to their attractive blossoms and foliage. The tree requires winter chilling to produce fruit and is less hardy than apples but still quite resilient. It thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils, tolerating slow or medium drainage. Pear trees can be susceptible to fire blight and other diseases, and care should be taken to select resistant cultivars and maintain proper sanitation practices.CC BY-SA 4.0
The Common Pear is valued for its sweet fruit, which is harvested in a mature but unripe state to prevent dropping and bruising. It is widely cultivated in orchards and home gardens, and some cultivars are used as ornamental trees due to their attractive blossoms and foliage. The tree requires winter chilling to produce fruit and is less hardy than apples but still quite resilient. It thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils, tolerating slow or medium drainage. Pear trees can be susceptible to fire blight and other diseases, and care should be taken to select resistant cultivars and maintain proper sanitation practices.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height: 12-20 feet
- Width: 15-20 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Other Names
Common Names: Wild Pear, Common Pear, Pære, Kultur-Birne, Birnbaum, Birne, Birnenbaum, Gartenbirnbaum, Pera, Peral
Scientific Names: , Pyrus communis, Pyrus domestica, Pyrus communis subsp. transcaucasica, Pyrus communis var. sativa, Pyrus vsevolodii, Pyrus communis var. tomentosa, Pyrus communis var. glabra, Pyrus xcommunis, Pyrus aggregate
GBIF Accepted Name: Pyrus communis L.