Louise Bonne of Jersey pear
Pyrus communis 'Louise Bonne of Jersey'
RHS AGM (former)
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Louise Bonne of Jersey' pear (Pyrus communis 'Louise Bonne of Jersey') 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. M. Longueval bred it in 1788, and the fruit is grown for fresh eating. Bees, butterflies, and birds visit the spring blooms. You need a second pear nearby, since it is not self-fertile.
Pairs well with Plum, Cortland apple, and Woolly yarrow.