Ayer’s European Pear

Pyrus communis ‘Ayer’s’

This old variety is favored in the South as the “sugar” pear because the pulp tastes like candy! Medium sized fruit is yellow with a pronounced red blush.

This tree is fireblight resistant. It blooms early and ripens in September. It has a low chill requirement of approximately 300-400 hours and has proven to do well in the Pacific Northwest, as well as for our humid Southern growers.

Hardy to USDA Zone: 5

Mature Height:  15′ (Semi Dwarf)

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: September

Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer

Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: OHxF87

Read our Pear Growing Guide