The Asian type, P. These fruits are ripened on the branch before picking. You can learn more about Asian pears in our growing guide. Those of the European type, P. These have the classic teardrop pear shape that most of us are familiar with. The fruit of P. When left on the branch to ripen, the texture can become mealy and fruits can suffer from core breakdown or rotting from the inside.
You can find the details on how to handle and store pears in this guide. For container growth, ensure your selection is a dwarf variety or one bred specifically for growing in a container. Standard rootstock can grow up to 30 feet, while dwarf rootstock typically grows only eight to 10 feet. Semi-dwarf rootstock grows 12 to 18 feet. Also, you will need to be a little patient… it can take from three to ten years before these plants begin to flower and set fruit.
Hardiness Zones for growth can vary considerably between cultivars, as do vernalization requirements. Some varieties of pears are self-pollinating and yield a decent harvest if you plant just one. But most require cross pollination from different cultivars that bloom at the same time for the best crop. Different species within the Pyrus genus can cross pollinate, so you can plant an Asian pear cultivar that blooms at the same time as your European type.
And even the self-fruitful types benefit from proximity with others, because this increases their chances of pollination. While lovely to look at, pear blossoms have a low concentration of sugar in their nectar — which is not good for attracting foraging bees.
Planting one or more specimens that bloom at the same time is much more attractive to bees. And they do a better job of pollinating when they have a greater abundance of blossoms to visit. And they must flower at the same time. Pears are loosely arranged together into pollination groups. An excellent keeper, fruits can be stored for up to six months.
Fragrant, creamy white blossoms cover branches in early spring and glossy, deep green leaves show red and yellow in fall. Fruits are ready to pick from mid-September to mid-October. Trees grow 12 to 18 feet tall with a spread of eight to 20 feet in an upright, oval form. Hardy in Zones Container specimens can be purchased at Nature Hills Nursery. The sweet, semi-firm flesh makes a good choice for baking, fresh eating, and canning. The white blossoms are tinged with pink and flower in early spring, and fruits are ready to pick beginning in mid-August.
Self-pollinating, this cultivar produces a better crop when cross pollinated with other early blooming varieties. Apples Pears Cherries Summer Fruits.
Differences In Pear Varieties. Originally published in September ; updated September Other pear varieties: Seckel : We call Seckel the sugar pear because it is incredibly sweet!
Tate Mathison Tate joined the Stemilt family at birth, as his grandfather, Tom, founded our company in , and his father Kyle, still farms on Stemilt Hill today. We promise to only send you the yummy stuff. Chat with us! Bartletts are either red or green to yellow, and the flavor is sweet, running with juice. Peak harvest time is from August to February.
All pears must ripen off the tree. The longer they sit, the softer and more ripe the flesh. Choose green Bartletts and let them ripen at home.
Serve Bartletts before the skins become solid yellow, indicating full maturity and edging on being overripe. Bartletts are perfect for canning or diced in a salad. Other than a difference in color, the two varieties share many qualities: a delicate thin skin, a sweet taste, and a bite that's juicy and soft.
The Bartlett is one of the older pear varieties, first developed in the late s in the United States. Bartletts used to make up most of America's pear production they have since given way to Anjou and Boscs , and they are still the most popular variety in the country. Use the Bartlett when baking. Characteristics: Related to the Comice pear, this large New Zealand pear is almost round and has a golden-brown skin.
Its sweet juicy flesh is so smooth that it almost melts in your mouth. This is a good pear for making jams, jellies, and sauces. Characteristics: Of the two types of Anjou pears, the green pears are easier to find, although red Anjous are gaining ground. Short, squat, and very plump, these pears look as if they almost have no neck—giving them an egg-like appearance. Both varieties have a smooth skin with flesh that's juicy and firm.
Green Anjous stay green, even when fully ripened. These are best eaten raw. Characteristics: This apple-shaped pear is unusual in many regards.
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