Hardiness
Zone 5 to 9
Discover the plant
'Anjou' Pear
FamilyRosaceae
Pyrus communis 'Anjou' is a traditional pear tree highly valued for its juicy, sweet, and delicately flavored fruits, suitable for fresh consumption, cooking, and canning. This hardy pear tree with a rounded habit adapts well to temperate climates like that of Quebec, offering white spring blossoms that attract bees and other pollinators while beautifying the garden. 'Anjou' is distinguished by its reliable productivity, balanced growth, and ease of maintenance, making it an excellent choice for residential orchards, edible gardens, and small landscape spaces. Easy to grow in full sun in well-drained soil, this cultivar combines yield, flavor, and hardiness, ideal for lovers of decorative and tasty fruit trees.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Apply a balanced organic fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium in early spring (March-April). On sandy soil, a second application may be necessary in summer.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingGreen to yellow pears, juicy, sweet, and fragrant, for fresh consumption, cooking, and preserving
Maximum height12–15 ft (3.6–4.5 m)
Maximum width4–6 m (13–20 ft)
Growth rateRapid growth
Hardiness zoneZone 5 to 9
Minimum temperature'-29°C
