How to Grow and Care for Common pear

Common pear, also known as European pear, Wild pear

Common pear requires some attention to thrive but is not overly challenging to maintain. Key care needs involve ensuring full sun exposure for fruitful production and planting in well-drained soil to prevent root rot. A special care point is the necessity of proper pruning to maintain health and shape as well as to encourage fruit development. Regular watering during dry periods is essential, but care should be taken to avoid overwatering.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Common pear

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Moderate
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	4-9

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Varieties of Common pear

Common pear 'Red Sensation Bartlett'

Common pear 'Red Sensation Bartlett' is a hybrid of the widespread Bartlett Pear (Pyrus communis 'Bartlett') that bears a strikingly dark purple-red fruit, for which it is named. This tree has glossy green leaves from spring onwards, produces attractive white flowers in spring, and a crop of well-flavored pears in the fall.

Common pear 'Bartlett'

Common pear 'Bartlett' is an enormously popular cultivar of pear tree, loved for its delicious and plentiful fruit. It is a very reliable and commercially viable cultivar. In some parts of the world, like the UK, it is known as a Williams pear.

Common pear 'Red Clapp's Favorite'

Common pear 'Red Clapp's Favorite' is a natural mutation of 'Clapp's Favorite' that was discovered on a farm in Missouri during the 1950's. One branch produced fruit notably redder in color than the rest of the parent tree, and so it was taken for propagation. This tree doesn't fertilize naturally, and requires pollination from a similar variety.

Common pear 'Orient'

Common pear 'Orient' is a highly popular cultivar of pear tree. This cultivar produces fragrant white and yellow flowers, followed by large, sweet and versatile fruits. They are a very reliable heavy-cropping variety of pear, which will also attract pollinators and birds to the garden.

Common pear 'Comice'

The common pear 'Comice' (Pyrus communis 'Comice') is a dwarf cultivar of common pear (Pyrus communis) in terms of height, but produces fruit of the same size. These trees can also be found at normal pear-tree height as well. In French, the fruits are typically known as 'Doyenné du Comice.' The sweet fruit pairs well with French cheeses, such as Brie and Camembert.

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Common pear is a deciduous tree with glossy, green leaves and white flowers. Its foliage varies from oval to broad ovate, typically 2-5 inches (5-12 cm) long. The flowers, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, give rise to spherical to teardrop-shaped fruits that can vary in size. These fruits display an array of skin colors when ripe, often yellow, green, or brownish, with some cultivars having red speckles. The tree's bark is grey-brown and may have a slightly textured surface.