Botanical profile

Pyrus communis 'Harrow Bounty'

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

Pyrus communis 'Harrow Bounty' is a hardy and very reliable autumn pear tree, renowned for its medium to large fruits with pale yellow skin, sometimes tinged with red, and white, juicy, tender, and sweet flesh, ideal for fresh consumption, compotes, and preserves. Selected in Canada, this cultivar is very well adapted to the Quebec climate, where it withstands cold temperatures well and offers abundant white spring blossoms, attractive to pollinators. Its rounded and balanced habit is perfectly suited for family orchards, edible gardens, or sunny in-ground plantings. Easy to maintain, 'Harrow Bounty' combines productivity, hardiness, and fruit quality, making it an excellent choice for lovers of melting and decorative pears.

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
-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Pale yellow pears with tender, sweet white flesh, for fresh consumption, compotes and preserves
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 m (20 ft)
Width
5 m (16 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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