Botanical profile

Pyrus communis 'Harrow Sweet'

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

Pyrus communis ‘Harrow Sweet’ is a hardy pear tree highly prized for the exceptional quality of its fruit, offering pears with yellowish-green skin often tinged with red, and white, juicy, sweet, melting flesh that are perfect for fresh consumption, compotes, pies, and homemade preserves. This cultivar, well-suited to temperate climates like that of Quebec, is distinguished by abundant white spring blossoms that attract pollinators and beautify the garden. Its rounded and vigorous habit provides an attractive decorative silhouette in residential orchards, edible gardens, or sunny landscape designs. Easy to grow in full sun in well-drained soil, ‘Harrow Sweet’ combines hardiness, reliable yield, and exceptional fruity flavor, making it an ideal choice for lovers of tasty and decorative pear trees.

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
Yellow-green to red pears, juicy and sweet white flesh for fresh consumption, desserts, 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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