Beurre Hardy pear
Pyrus communis 'Beurre Hardy (EMLA)'
RHS AGM (current)
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Beurre Hardy pear (Pyrus communis 'Beurre Hardy (Emla)') 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. White flowers open from early to late spring and attract butterflies, bees, and birds. The fruit is grown for fresh eating, with sweet, juicy flesh and a slightly floral flavor. Plant a second pear nearby because this tree is not self-fertile.
Pairs well with Plum, Woolly yarrow, Gladiator ornamental onion, and Blanket flower.