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.
Gem 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...
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Pyrus communis 'Highland' Celebrate the winter holidays with Highland! The highest-quality storage pear; it thrives throughout the nation. This lar...
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Pyrus communis 'Johantorp' A VERY late-ripening and cold hardy pear widely grown in Sweden for winter storage. Johantorp will hang on the tree late...
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An October-ripening pear with moderate acids and tannins that produces fruity, slightly astringent of good quality. Fruit is small, yellow, slightl...
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