European Pear Trees
Pyrus communis
We chose this interesting collection of European pears for their wonderful fruit quality and because they are among the easiest for backyard gardeners to grow. We use the superior, winter hardy, semi-dwarf Old Home x Farmingdale (OHxF) rootstocks unless otherwise noted.
Ayer's European Pear
Pyrus communis 'Ayer's' This old variety is favored in the South as the "sugar" pear because the pulp tastes like candy! Medium sized fruit is yell...
View full detailsBosc European Pear
Pyrus communis 'Bosc' A firm-fleshed, flavorful pear with a beautiful brownish russetted skin and a crunchy texture. Some prefer it to the smooth t...
View full detailsCascade European Pear
Pyrus communis 'Cascade' Now you can enjoy a "cascade" of gorgeous red pears for the holidays! Cascade is a stunning, red-skinned pear that is a cr...
View full detailsGem European Pear
Pyrus communis 'Gem' This disease-resistant beauty is a real jewel! Gem has proven itself in extensive testing around the nation and is newly relea...
View full detailsHarrow Delight European Pear
Pyrus communis 'Harrow Delight' This one is really a "delight" to grow! A heavy setting, medium-size pear with very good flavor and smooth texture,...
View full detailsOrcas European Pear
Pyrus communis 'Orcas' Horticulturalist Joe Long discovered this tree growing on his property on Orcas Island, WA and it has become a regional favo...
View full detailsRed Clapps European Pear
Pyrus communis 'Red Clapp's Favorite' Also called 'Red Kalle'. This large pear from Michigan is exceptionally beautiful, with amazing reddish/purpl...
View full detailsRescue European Pear
Pyrus communis 'Rescue' A show stopper. Everyone who sees and tastes this huge, beautiful fruit insists on buying a tree. The fruit is yellow with ...
View full detailsSpalding European Pear
Pyrus communis 'Spalding' If you like the crunchy, juicy, sweetness of an Asian pear and the mellow complex flavor of a European pear, you will lov...
View full detailsNye Russet Barlett European Pear
Pyrus communis 'Nye Russet Bartlett' Nature's improvement on the classic Bartlett! Similar to the favored Bartlett, but the small-to-medium fruit h...
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Pyrus communis 'Red Sensation' This variety of pear has a similar shape to the Bartlett - in fact, it's a natural mutation of Bartlett - but wi...
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