Frangipane pear

Pyrus communis 'Frangipane'

TreeRosaceae

Frangipane pear
Edible
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Habit
Erect
Bloom season
Spring
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

Food gardenPollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesBeesBirds

Notes

'Frangipane' pear (Pyrus communis 'Frangipane') 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 blooms in early to late spring. The flowers draw butterflies, bees, and birds to your yard.

Pairs well with Gala apple, Hairy aster, Woolly yarrow, and Gladiator ornamental onion.