D'Anjou Pear Tree

D'Anjou Pear TreeRed DAnjou pears are a stunning and flavorful variety, featuring smooth, vibrant red skin and a juicy, sweet interior. With their creamy texture and balanced sweetness, they are perfect for fresh eating, baking, or adding a decorative touch to fruit bowls and platters. These pears ripen off the tree, providing flexibility in harvest and storage. Red DAnjou trees require a pollinator, such as Bartlett or Comice, for optimal yields. Thriving in full sun

Red D’Anjou pears are a stunning and flavorful variety, featuring smooth, vibrant red skin and a juicy, sweet interior. With their creamy texture and balanced sweetness, they are perfect for fresh eating, baking, or adding a decorative touch to fruit bowls and platters. These pears ripen off the tree, providing flexibility in harvest and storage. Red D’Anjou trees require a pollinator, such as Bartlett or Comice, for optimal yields. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, this variety requires moderate chill hours and performs well in temperate climates. The tree produces beautiful spring blossoms, enhancing its ornamental value. With their striking color, excellent flavor, and versatility, Red D’Anjou pears are a delightful addition to any orchard.

Semi-dwarf on OHxF333 rootstock.

• Zones: 5-9
• Chill hours: 800
• Bloom Time: Mid-Season (Based on typical Central Valley California weather)
• Harvest: August 25 - September 10
• Looks: Large fruit, short-necked, yellow to russeted yellow, firm white flesh. Sometimes has a soft blush.
• Personality: Smooth and melting texture. Slightly citrus flavor.
• Facts of note: Wonderful, all-purpose pear. Juicy flesh holds up well to cooking. Large, vigorous tree. Thought to have originated in Belgium in the early 19th century.
• Pollination: Pollenized by Bartlett.

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