Pear Trees

Pears are a wonderful fruit for your backyard orchard

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Pear Trees - Grow Organic

Bare Root Pear Trees

Growing Bare Root Pear Trees for a Delicious Harvest

Pear trees, scientifically classified under the genus Pyrus, belong to the Rosaceae family and are renowned for their ability to produce fruit. These medium sized, deciduous trees thrive in temperate regions and are valued for both their flavorful fruit and their ornamental appeal in landscaping. Whether you’re planting a flowering pear, such as the Bradford pear or Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana), or a fruit-producing European pear, choosing an organic pear tree can enhance the beauty and productivity of your garden.

When selecting from the many pear trees for sale, it’s essential to consider factors like the root system, chill hours, and the appropriate growing season. For successful planting, always dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and ensure it is well-draining. Proper spacing and air circulation are important, and it’s critical to prune pear trees during dormancy to maintain structure and prevent disease.

While sized trees like mature pear trees can provide quicker fruit production, some ornamental varieties like Pyrus calleryana may require professional tree remove services later due to invasive tendencies or structural weakness. With mindful care and the right variety, including organic pear tree options, your landscape or orchard can thrive for years to come.

Why Choose Pear Trees for Your Garden or Orchard?

Choosing an organic pear tree for your garden or orchard is a great way to cultivate delicious, juicy fruit. Whether you’re growing popular varieties like Bartlett or Anjou or exploring cold-hardy options, pears are a versatile and rewarding addition to any landscape. With proper care, these pear trees for sale thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, producing a bounty of sweet fruit. Browse our selection of bare root pear trees for sale to find the perfect tree for your garden.

Pear Tree Description

Pear trees vary in size, with some reaching heights of 20 to 40 feet, while others are more compact, ideal for smaller gardens. These trees typically feature an attractive, rounded canopy with glossy, ovate leaves that change color with the seasons. The distinct pear shape of the fruit, combined with its smooth or russeted skin, adds visual appeal to any orchard.

Planting and Growing Pear Trees

When growing pear trees, select a well-draining site with full sun. Bare root trees should be planted in early spring, ensuring the root collar sits slightly above ground level. Regular pruning during dormancy encourages healthy growth and fruit production, while proper spacing allows for adequate air circulation, reducing disease risks.

Fruit Production

Most pear trees begin bearing fruit within three to five years of planting. Blossoms appear in spring, developing into fruit that matures from late summer to early fall. Some varieties, like Bartlett, continue to sweeten after harvest, enhancing their flavor and texture.

Popular Pear Varieties

  • Bartlett: A classic choice, known for its smooth texture and balanced sweetness.
  • Anjou: Firm and mildly sweet, great for fresh eating and baking.
  • Bosc: Recognizable by its russeted skin and dense, aromatic flesh.
  • Comice: A gourmet favorite, prized for its juicy, buttery texture.

Harvesting and Storage

Pears are best harvested slightly firm and ripened off the tree. Refrigeration extends their shelf life, while room temperature storage allows them to soften and develop their full sweetness.

Common Pests and Diseases

Regular monitoring for fire blight, pear psylla, and codling moth can help maintain tree health. Pruning and organic sprays can reduce pest infestations and improve overall fruit quality. 

Why Buy Pear Trees From Us?

We offer high-quality pear trees, perfect for home orchards and commercial growers. With careful attention to shipping and storage, our trees arrive in optimal condition, ready to flourish and provide a delicious harvest for years to come.

FAQs: Annie's Perennials

What are perennial plants?

Perennial plants live for more than two growing seasons. If properly cared for, they will return year after year with consistent bloom times to add color and diversity to your garden.

What is the difference between annuals and perennials?

The key difference between annuals and perennials is their lifespan. Annuals live for one growing season, although some of our annual plants do re-seed, thereby prolonging their benefits past a single season. Perennial plants and perennial flowers persist for several years, returning year after year, every growing season. Another difference is that true annuals will bloom throughout the entire season; whereas, perennials may bloom intermittently during or between seasons.

What are the benefits of growing perennials?

Perennial plants and flowers provide lasting beauty and structure to your garden. They have specific seasonal bloom times that remain consistent year after year, ensuring vibrant color for your garden throughout the seasons. Perennials also contribute to biodiversity and help the overall environment. Their deep root systems help prevent soil erosion and retain nutrients, while also sequestering carbon. Planting lots of different perennials with varied bloom times ensures consistent, reliable food sources for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial wildlife.

When should I buy perennials to plant?

The ideal time to plant perennials is spring or early fall. This allows them to establish their root system before extreme weather.

How do I care for perennial plants?

In general, Perennials need watering, occasional fertilization, and deadheading to encourage repeat blooming. The specific care needs can vary by type. At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer many native and low water, low-maintenance perennials to make planting and caring for them easy. We want to make gardening success attainable for everyone.

Can you plant perennials in pots or containers?

Yes! We have hundreds of perennial plants that work well in containers as well as in garden beds. Just make sure your pot size is adequate for the root system of your particular plant.

Do perennials require full sun?

Some perennials prefer full sun, which typically means at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Other varieties require full or partial shade. At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer you many options for both shade and sun plants to fit every gardening need.

Do perennials attract pollinators and wildlife?

Yes! Perennials, with their reliable bloom times, are valuable additions to a pollinator-friendly garden. They provide consistent food sources for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other beneficial wildlife. Planting many different perennials with varied bloom times will attract and feed pollinators throughout all of the seasons.

What are some popular perennial flowers?

Some common perennials include <strong>Yarrow</strong> (Achillea millefolium), </strong>African daisies</strong> (Arctotis) </strong>Butterfly Bush</strong> (Buddleja davidii), <strong>Campanula, Dahlia, Delphiniums, Peonies (Paeonia), Roses (Rosa), Irises, and Coneflowers</strong> (Echinacea). At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer almost hundreds and hundreds of popular perennials – like the ones previously mentioned, along with more unusual and hard-to-find varieties.

At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we also offer many more perennials that are quite unusual and hard to find

What are hardy perennials?

Hardy perennials are perennial plants that grow for multiple seasons and can survive very cold weather in their growing zones. For this reason, hardy perennial plants are the perfect plant selection for any garden.

Do perennials come back every year?

Yes, if planted and cared for properly, perennials will return year after year. At Annie’s, we offer hundreds of perennials that are perfect beginner plants– easy to grow and easy to care for - so everyone can garden successfully.

What are different types of perennials?

Flowering Perennials: Are known for vibrant, consistent and long-lasting blooms. Examples include peonies (Paenonia), roses (Rosa), coneflowers (Echinaea), Abutilon, Alstroemeria, african daisy (Arctotis), foxglove (Digitalis pupurea), carnations (dianthus), geraniums, sages (Salvia), Strawflowers (helichrysum bracteatum), hollyhocks and impatiens, among many others.

Foliage Perennials: Are known for their striking, colorful foliage. Hostas, heucheras, and ornamental grasses are some common varieties.

Shade-Loving Perennials: Thrive in low-light or partial shade conditions. Examples include astilbes, ferns, and bleeding hearts (dicentras). Some of our favorite shade perennials at Annie’s are Begonias, Fuchsias, Sedges, Hellebores, Heucheras, and Impatiens.

Sun-loving perennials: Thrive in full sun conditions (meaning full sun for at least 6 hours per day). Some common examples of sun-loving perennials are lavender (Lavandula), sage (Salvia), African daisy (Arctotis), and yarrow (Achillea millefolium). At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer almost one thousand sun-loving perennials – like the ones previously mentioned along with more unusual and hard-to-find varieties.

Herbaceous Perennials: These are perennial plants that die back to the ground each Fall or Winter, but whose roots remain alive and send up new growth and reemerge in the Spring or Summer. They include a variety of flowers and foliage, like columbines (Aquilegia), delphiniums, foxglove (Digitalis pupurea), and Iris.

Woody Perennials: These are shrubs and small trees that persist for many years, bringing useful structure and seasonal blooms to your garden. Examples include hydrangeas, California lilac (Ceanothus), fuchsias, and butterfly bushes (Buddleja).

Native Perennials: are well-suited to specific regions and often need less maintenance and human intervention. California native plant species might include yarrow (Achillea), California poppies (Eschscholzia californica), milkweed (Asclepias), monkey flowers (Mimulus), and some sages (Salvias), depending on your location. At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer one of the largest selections of CA native perennials to be found anywhere.

Long-Blooming Perennials: Have extended blooming periods and can include varieties like Alstroemeria, Abutilon (Flowering Maples), African daisies (Actotis), Agastache, coreopsis, yarrow (Achillea), and sages (Salvias).

Drought-Tolerant Perennials: Can withstand periods of dry conditions and need less watering. Examples include lavender (Lavandula), yarrow (Achillea), sedum (stonecrop), Agastache, Aloe, milkweed (Asclepias), and some sages (Salvias).

Deer-resistant Perennials: Have characteristics that make them less appealing to deer. Options include yarrow (Achillea), lambs' ears (Stachys byzantine), Agastache, and some ornamental sages (Salvia).

Perennial Bulbs: Some perennials grow from bulbs, including favorites like tulips, daffodils, freesias, ranunculus, and irises. They return year after year, adding color to your garden each spring.

Climbing Perennials: Perennial vines like clematis and wisteria add vertical interest to your garden, climbing trellises, arbors, and fences.