Bosc pear
Pyrus communis 'Bosc'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 to 20 feet tall8 to 20 feet wide
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Bosc' pear (Pyrus communis 'Bosc') is a fruit for borders, pollinator gardens, and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. The tree grows upright and has fragrant flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and birds. You can grow it for fresh eating.
Pairs well with Red clover, Blue Fortune Bill Williams Mountain giant hyssop, and Muscadine.