Long-lived deciduous fruit tree of European origin. Most varieties need cross-pollination and a long, cool autumn to ripen well.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 4–9 | −34.4 °C to −1.1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 4–9 | −29 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–5 | −15 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Fire blight (Erwinia amylovora) is the major disease risk in humid summers
- Pears are picked under-ripe and finished off the tree — do not wait for full softening on the branch
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Cross-check Pear — European against your zones