Botanical profile

Pyrus communis 'Bosc'

Latin name
Pyrus communis Bosc
Common name
'Bosc' Pear
Type
Fruit tree
Family
Rosaceae

Pyrus communis 'Bosc' is a vigorous pear tree highly prized for its elongated fruit with rough bronze skin and dense, juicy, finely flavored white flesh, ideal for fresh eating, baking, desserts, and canning. Very common in Quebec, this European variety adapts well to temperate climatic conditions, with white spring blossoms that attract pollinators while offering beautiful ornamental appeal. With an upright to rounded habit, the 'Bosc' pear tree integrates harmoniously into a residential orchard, an edible garden, or a sunny landscape, and ensures reliable production year after year. Easy to grow in well-drained soil, this cultivar combines elegance, hardiness, and high-quality fruit, perfect for discerning gardeners.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4–8
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Well drained, fertile
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Elongated pears with rough bronze skin, dense and juicy white flesh for fresh eating, cooking, and canning
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Erect to rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6–8 m (20–26 ft)
Width
4–6 m (13–20 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Pear tree
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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