Pear Trees
- Trees must be planted in well drained soil. Consider testing your soil to ensure best compatibility for the trees of your choice.
- 6 hours of sunlight Full sun preferred
- Stake all trees for the first 2 years. Dwarfs must have permanent stakes
- Tree guards should be used
- Check for cross pollination requirements
- Plant disease resistant trees for less maintenance
Our at time of sale sizes you can choose from (based on availability) are:
Bare Root Petite: Our smallest tree, 1-3' tall or 3/8" caliper less than 2 years in age.
Bare Root Maiden: 2 years old, 3-5' or 1-2" caliper and are branchless (also referred to as a "whip".)
Bare Root Field Ready: 2-3 years old, 5-6' or 5/8" caliper and might have some lateral branching, are thicker above the graft, and will bear in 1-2 years.
Bare Root Hand Select: 3 year old trees, 6-9' tall or 3/4" caliper (or based on availability 1" caliper), can be branched and fruit in about a year.
Container: Branched, rooted in pots, and often larger trees anywhere from 5-12'. Available for pick-up at our Gays Mills, WI location and delivery within 200 miles to our noted zones (See our Spee-Dee Shipping Partner Service Area Map).
Ayers Pear Tree
The Ayers pear (Pyrus communis 'Ayers') is a medium-sized pear cultivar that is commonly grown in the United States. It was developed in Georgia by...
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First discovered as a chance seedling in southern England in 1770 by a gentleman named John Stair. First imported to the US in 1790 and planted on ...
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Also known as Beurré Bosc Pear originating from France in the early 1800s; Louis Bosc named this pear describing its buttery texture. It is truly b...
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Discovered in Kawasaki, Japan in 1895 appearing redder than other pears nearby. Round and golden in color- the Chojuro pear is similar to other Asi...
View full detailsFlemish Beauty Pear Trees
Originally discovered in Deftinge, Belgium during the Napoleonic Wars of 1810 by a Belgian pear 'enthusiast named Jean-Baptiste Van Mons. Van Mons ...
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English Cider Pear. Generally smaller and greener than other pears. Pears grow in clusters along the entire branch and are almost decorative. Despi...
View full detailsGolden Russet Bosc Pear Tree
Golden sport of the Bosc Pear. Similar in size with stronger russet and more uniform golden/ olive russeted skin. USDA Zone: 4-8 Mature Height: OH...
View full detailsHellen's Early Pear Tree
Early ripening English cider pear. Discovered in the mid 1800s in Gloucestershire, England. lower tannin content makes it ideal for use in making p...
View full detailsHosui Asian Pear Tree
Hosui pears are consistent taste-test winners. The golden russeted skin has juicy, sweet, very flavorful flesh. Hosui is a best seller in Japan. Th...
View full detailsKieffer Pear Trees
Said to have been discovered in the late 18th century in Philadelphia on a fruit farm owned by Peter Kieffer but now is planted widely across the e...
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Developed by the USDA in Maryland and released in 1960, the Moonglow Pear’s brownish-green skin covers soft flesh with a sweet mild flavor. It's an...
View full detailsOlympic Giant Pear Tree
Massive Asian Pear! Nearly softball size fruit and is incredibly juicy and sweet to eat. USDA Zone: 5-8 (This tree has shown success in growing in ...
View full detailsRed D'Anjou Pear Tree
Discovered as a "bud sport", Oregon, 1950's and a second one in the 1970's, Red D'Anjou Pears are large and the flesh is white. and juicy. It is a...
View full detailsReddy Robin® Pear Tree
Scab resistant Asian pear. Slightly russeted and greenish-red in color. Creamy colored flesh. Similarly shaped to other Asian pears. Very sweet. Fi...
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Your standard globular golden Asian pear- the Shinseiki Pear is native to east Asia and Japan. Hardy down to USDA Zone 5, this Pear makes a great a...
View full detailsSummercrisp Pear Tree
Summercrisp Pear is a cold-hardy, early-season pear introduced by the University of Minnesota, specifically bred for cold climates where most pear ...
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