Ananas de Courtrai pear

Pyrus communis 'Ananas de Courtrai'

TreeRosaceae

Ananas de Courtrai pear
Edible
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Habit
Erect
Bloom season
Spring
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

Food gardenPollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesBeesBirds

Notes

'Ananas de Courtrai' pear (Pyrus communis 'Ananas de Courtrai') is a tree for food gardens and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows in an erect shape and blooms from early to late spring. The flowers attract butterflies, bees, and birds.

Pairs well with Plum, Gladiator ornamental onion, Little bluestem, and Paris coral bells.