Pear Trees

Pyrus communis, commonly referred to as the common pear, is a true southern staple and every southern orchard must have a pear tree in order to be considered complete. The common fruiting pear trees are in the Rosaceae family, the same family as roses & quince trees. Most fruits from the pear tree are enjoyed fresh, however, they are also used for baking, canning, and drying. Pears are an excellent source of fiber and vitamin C. Pear trees require a moist soil with partial sunlight and are more of an upright growing tree. Willis Orchards can help you find the right fit when you buy fruit trees online.

Pear trees benefit greatly from aggressive pruning to establish secondary growth. Seedling pears can grow up to 40 feet tall at maturity. Bartlett pear trees are the most common pear in the world, accounting for about 3/4 of the worlds production or acreage. The wood from pear trees is commonly used in carpentry for use in making cabinets and knife handles, among other uses. Pear trees bloom with white to whitish-pink flowers that are about an inch wide that ripen into mature fruits typically in mid-summer or early fall.

Pear trees are of medium size typically reaching 15-30 feet tall and 10-20 feet wide. Most pear tree varieties require a partner for cross-pollination however some do not. Willis Orchard Company offers a fine selection of pear trees for sale that will produce delicious fruits for your home orchard from July to October. Standard pears ripen best off the tree, so pick them while firm and store in a paper bag in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks to complete ripening. In comparison, most Asian pears can be eaten fresh off the tree!