Bristol Cross pear
Pyrus communis 'Bristol Cross'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Bristol Cross' pear (Pyrus communis 'Bristol Cross') is a tree for pollinator gardens and food 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 is grown for fresh eating, and the fruit ripens late in the season. Blooms from early to late spring attract butterflies, bees, and birds. Plant a second pear nearby, since it is not self-fertile.
Pairs well with Crab apple, Hairy aster, and Gladiator ornamental onion.