pear
Pyrus communis '(assorted)'
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
Attracts
Notes
Pear (Pyrus communis) 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 blooms in early to late spring. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit the plant, and its upright habit suits tight spaces.
Pairs well with Plum, Gladiator ornamental onion, Paris coral bells, and Little bluestem.