Name: Pyrus communis 'Golden Spice'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Latin name

Pyrus communis Golden Spice

Common name

'Golden Spice' Pear

Type

Fruit tree

Family

Rosaceae

Pyrus communis ‘Golden Spice’ is a hardy and very productive pear tree, known for its golden, juicy, and sweet pears with a delicate spicy note that enhances their flavor when eaten fresh, in compotes, and in homemade preserves. Adapted to temperate climates like that of Quebec, this cultivar offers attractive white spring blossoms for bees and other pollinators, while also adding a beautiful ornamental aspect to the garden. Its rounded and balanced habit allows for harmonious integration into residential orchards, edible gardens, or sunny landscape designs. Easy to grow in full sun in well-drained soil, ‘Golden Spice’ combines hardiness, reliable yield, and high-quality fruit for enthusiasts of tasty and decorative pear trees.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 3 to 8

Exposure

Full sun

Watering

Moderate watering

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.

Soil type

Deep, fertile, well-drained soil.

Minimum temperature

'-34°C

Blooming period

Mid-spring (May)

Flower color

White

Fruiting

Golden, juicy and sweet pears with a spicy note for fresh eating, compotes and preserves

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Shape

Erect form

Height

15–20 ft (4.5–6 m)

Width

15–20 ft (4.5–6 m)

Growth rate

Moderate growth

Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type

Pear tree

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.