---
title: Hood Pear Tree
description: The Hood Pear Tree is a long time favorite in the South with its buttery
  smooth textured flesh
url: https://www.willisorchards.com/product/hood-pear-tree
type: product
sku: WOC73
hardiness_zones: 5 - 10
---

# Hood Pear Tree

![Hood Pear Tree](https://www.willisorchards.com/system/products/images/1129/original/hood-pear-002.webp?1790462047)

Category: [Fruit Trees](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/fruit-trees) › [Pear Trees](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/pear-trees)

**Grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 - 10.** See the [zone map](https://www.willisorchards.com/zone-map) to find yours.

## Sizes and prices

| Size | Price | Availability | Ships | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4-5' Tall | $29.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 5-6' Tall (Branched) | $39.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 6-7' Tall (Branched) | $49.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 5-6' (3/4-1"caliper Branched / EZ-Pick) | $59.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 6-7' (3/4-1" caliper - Well Branched) | $69.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 6-7' (1" caliper - Fruiting Size) | $84.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 6-7' (1.25" caliper - Instant Orchard Size!) | $99.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |

## Description

The Hood Pear Tree is a standard select pear tree and a long time favorite in the South with its buttery smooth textured flesh. This large yellow-green pear is highly resistant to fire blight making it a long lived and very productive tree. This Fire Blight Resistant Pear Tree is an excellent choice for growers seeking durability and dependable harvests year after year. Hood Pear Trees are highly adaptable and can grow in a wider variety of climate and soil conditions than most other pear cultivars. Fruit from Hood Pears Trees ripen mid to late July and requires a pollinator. Bring southern charm and rich, buttery flavor to your orchard with our Hood Pear Trees for sale. (150-200 Chill Hours)

## Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Fruit Color | Yellow-greenish |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 10 |
| Pollination | Partially Self-fertile. Recommend multiple varieties. |
| Ripens/Harvest | July |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Rich, loamy, and well-draining |
| Soil Moisture | Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0-7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Crisp and Smooth |
| Years to Bear | 2-3 years |

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- [Improved Kieffer Pear Tree](https://www.willisorchards.com/product/improved-kieffer-pear-tree)

## How to order

Order online at https://www.willisorchards.com/product/hood-pear-tree: choose a size and add it to the cart. Or call 1-866-586-6283, Mon–Fri, 8AM–4PM Eastern.

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