Colette pear
Pyrus communis 'Colette'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size18 to 20 feet tall12 to 13 feet wide
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Colette' pear (Pyrus communis 'Colette') is a tree for specimen planting, 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 grows 18 to 20 feet tall with an erect habit. Fragrant flowers open in early to late spring and draw butterflies, bees, and birds.
Pairs well with Plum, Gladiator ornamental onion, and Ruby Spice sweet pepperbush.