Bosc Pear
Pyrus communis 'Beurre Bosc'
A popular fruit tree which produces soft and sweet yellow pears with russet-brown skins in fall; showy white flowers in spring and an upright oval habit, very ornamental; needs a pollinator, fallen fruit can be messy, can be susceptible to fireblight
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Planting and Growing
and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. This variety requires a different selection of the same species growing nearby in order to set fruit., Bosc Pear will grow to be about 45 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 5 feet from the ground
This tree is typically grown in a designated area of the yard because of its mature size and spread. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun
Keep moisture level average to moist
Mature Size 45'Hx30'W
Flowers are white
Flowers in early spring
Sweet fruit used for raw; cooking; baking; juice
Harvest from late summer to early fall
Fall color dark purple
Zone 5b
Likes well drained soil
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