Ayer's European Pear

Pyrus communis 'Ayer's' This old variety is favored in the South as the "sugar" pear because the pulp tastes like candy! Medium sized fruit is yellow with a pronounced red blush. This tree is fireblight resistant. It blooms early and ripens in September. It has a low chill requirement of approximately 300-400 hours and has proven to do well in the Pacific Northwest, as well as for our humid Southern growers. Hardy to USDA Zone: 5 Mature Height:  15' (Semi Dwarf) Sun: Full Sun Ripening Time: September Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: OHxF87 Read our Pear Growing Guide