Pear 'Bosc'
Pear 'Bosc'

Pear 'Bosc'

$109.99
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Elevate your landscape with the refined beauty of the Bosc pear tree. In spring, it becomes a focal point, draped in a profusion of fragrant, creamy-white flower clusters. As the season progresses, its glossy, dark green foliage provides a lush backdrop for the developing fruit - long, slender-necked pears with a unique, warm cinnamon-bronze skin. When autumn arrives, the leaves transform into striking shades of deep red and rich purple, offering a final, vibrant display before winter.
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Plant Details

Difficulty:

Medium

Zone:

5-9

Watering:

Medium

Years To Bear:

4–6

Plant Type:

Fruit Tree

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Bosc Pear, Beurré Bosc, Kaiser Pear, European Pear, Common Pear

Scientific Name:

Pyrus communis 'Bosc' (or 'Beurré Bosc')

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: 15–20 feet tall as a standard tree; 12–15 feet tall for dwarf varieties.
  • Growth Habit: Upright and vigorous.
  • Form: Pyramidal or upright oval habit.
  • Growth Rate: Moderate (typically 12–24 inches per year).
  • Longevity: Typically 30–50 years, though some can live 75+ years with excellent care.

Features:

  • Culinary Versatility: Ideal for baking, poaching, and canning as it maintains its shape and texture during cooking.
  • Storage: Excellent keeper; stays fresh for 2–3 months in cool storage.
  • Wildlife Interest: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full sun in a sheltered location to protect early spring blossoms from frost.
  • Soil Preferences: Prefers deep, fertile, loamy, well-drained soils.
  • Soil Tolerance: More tolerant of heavy clay than many other fruit trees, provided it is not sitting in standing water.
  • Watering: Deep and regular watering for the first 2–3 years; mature trees need water during dry spells.
Care Guide

Plant Care

Care:

  • Light Requirements: Full sun is essential for proper fruit ripening and tree health.
  • Moisture Requirements: Deep, regular watering is needed, especially during summer fruit development.
  • Maintenance & Fertilization: Prune annually in late winter to maintain an open canopy and a strong central leader.

Tips For Success:

  • Thinning: Thin fruit to 5 inches apart in late spring to ensure larger, high-quality pears.
  • Harvesting: Pick while firm and green; check for readiness by exerting gentle pressure at the neck.
  • Winter Protection: Generally hardy, but young trees benefit from mulching to conserve winter moisture.

Planting Considerations:

  • Best Time To Plant: Late fall or early spring while the tree is dormant.
  • Spacing: 15–20 feet apart for standard trees; 10–12 feet for dwarf varieties.
  • Location Tips: Select a sunny site with good air circulation to minimize fireblight risk.

Fruit Profile

Size:

Large and elongated.

Colour:

Yellow skin heavily covered in warm cinnamon-brown russeting.

Texture:

Firm, dense, and smooth ivory flesh that resists graininess.

Flavour:

Complex and exceptionally sweet with honeyed notes and subtle spice undertones.

Harvest Time:

Late September to mid-October.

Pollination Requirements:

Not self-fertile; requires a compatible pollinizer that blooms at the same time, such as 'Bartlett', 'Anjou', or 'Comice'.
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