Cornishgold pear
Pyrus communis 'Cornishgold'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Cornishgold' pear (Pyrus communis 'Cornishgold') 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 in early to late spring and attract butterflies, bees, and birds. The tree is self-fertile, so one tree can set fruit alone. The fruit is grown for fresh juice and cooking, and it keeps for 1 to 2 months.
Pairs well with Plum, Gladiator ornamental onion, Common snowdrop, and Royal fern.