Botanical profile

Pyrus communis 'Harrow Gold'

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

Pyrus communis 'Harrow Gold' is a hardy and flavorful pear tree, recognized for its golden yellow fruits with white, juicy, and sweet flesh, perfect for fresh consumption, compotes, pies, and homemade preserves. Originating from selections adapted to colder climates like that of Quebec, this cultivar offers attractive white spring blossoms for bees and other pollinators, while adding beautiful ornamental appeal to the garden. Its rounded and vigorous habit makes it an excellent choice for residential orchards, edible gardens, or sunny landscape designs. Easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil, 'Harrow Gold' combines hardiness, reliable yield, and high-quality fruit, ideal for gardeners seeking a decorative and productive pear tree.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4–8
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular, spaced after establishment
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
Golden-yellow pears, with juicy, sweet white flesh, for fresh eating, compotes, pies, and preserves
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
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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