Orient pear
Pyrus communis 'Orient'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 to 20 feet tall8 to 20 feet wide
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Orient' pear (Pyrus communis 'Orient') is a fruit for borders, pollinator gardens, and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is fragrant and attracts butterflies, bees, and birds. The upright form reaches about 146 to 240 inches tall.
Pairs well with Muscadine, Becky Shasta daisy, and Ellagance Purple lavender.