Plants in genus pyrus
Pyrus communis 'Parker'
Pyrus communis 'Parker' is a pear tree with snowy white flowers and burgundy-bronze blushed fruit that ripens in summer to early fall. It grows 15-20 feet tall and is cold-hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8. This tree is suitable for fresh eating and baking, requiring a pollination partner like the Luscious Pear for fruit production.
Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat'
Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat' is a fast-growing and hardy ornamental tree known for its outstanding floral display in early spring. It features clusters of white flowers that bloom on bare branches, followed by bright, glossy green foliage in summer. In fall, the leaves turn gold, red, and purple, adding seasonal interest. 'Aristocrat' has a uniform and neat canopy with a stronger branch structure than other Callery Pears, making it suitable for urban environments. It tolerates compacted and clay soils, urban pollution, and is drought-tolerant once established.
Pyrus communis 'Magness'
Pyrus communis 'Magness' is a pear tree known for its medium to large fruit with bronzy-red blushed skin and soft, juicy white flesh. This aromatic fruit is less gritty and has a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The tree is disease-resistant and requires pollination from different varieties, thriving in USDA zones 5-9 with full sun and well-drained soil.
Pyrus pyrifolia
Pyrus pyrifolia is a pear tree producing bronzy-yellow fruit with speckled skin and creamy, sweet flesh. It is self-fertile but benefits from a pollinator for better yield. This tree requires 400-500 chill hours and is known for its disease resistance and vibrant fall foliage.
Pyrus communis 'Clapp's Favorite'
Pyrus communis 'Clapp's Favorite' is a pear tree known for its medium-large, red-blushed golden fruit with soft, juicy ivory-white flesh. This tree produces fragrant white blooms and glossy green foliage, which turns red, purple, and golden in the fall. It is disease-resistant and requires 600-800 chill hours for optimal fruit production. Cross-pollination is necessary for fruit set, and the tree matures early with a moderate growth rate. 'Clapp's Favorite' is a reliable choice for home orchards, offering both ornamental beauty and delicious fruit. Its adaptability to various climates and resistance to common pear diseases make it a valuable addition to any garden. The tree's vibrant fall color and fragrant blooms add seasonal interest, while its fruit provides a tasty harvest for fresh eating or culinary use.
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Nijisseiki'
Pyrus pyrifolia 'Nijisseiki', also known as the Asian pear, is a cold-hardy, self-pollinating tree that produces incredibly juicy fruit. It requires 400 chill hours and thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with at least 6 hours of full sun. The tree is precocious, bearing fruit early, and features lovely white blooms in spring. Its symmetrical growth habit and adaptability to various soils make it an attractive addition to orchards and gardens.
Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'
Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' is a thornless, fast-growing tree with a tight, narrow pyramidal form. It features single white flowers in spring and glossy green foliage that turns reddish-orange to purple in autumn.