Anjou Pear Tree

About the Anjou Pear Tree

The Anjou Pear Tree, also known as Beurré d’Anjou, is a classic European pear tree prized for its exceptional storage life and smooth, subtly sweet flavor. Introduced to America in 1842, Anjou has remained a favorite for generations thanks to its reliable production and versatile fruit.

Medium to large pears are bright green at harvest, gradually developing a soft yellow tinge as they ripen. The fine-textured flesh is smooth, juicy, and mildly sweet with a delicate pear aroma. Unlike some pears, Anjou holds its shape well when cooked, making it excellent for fresh eating, baking, poaching, and elegant desserts.

One of its most impressive traits is storage—when properly refrigerated, Anjou pears can keep for up to seven months, maintaining their quality long after harvest.

This vigorous, cold-hardy tree is productive and dependable in home orchards, ripening in late September.

How to Grow Anjou Pear Trees

Anjou is a European pear variety (Pyrus communis) suited for USDA Zones 5–8. It performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and good air circulation. Like most European pears, it requires a pollinator—choose another compatible pear variety that blooms at the same time (see recommended pollinators below).

Anjou shows moderate tolerance to common pear issues but benefits from proper pruning for airflow and routine orchard care, particularly in areas where fire blight pressure is high.

For gardeners seeking a time-tested pear with outstanding keeping quality, cold hardiness, and versatile culinary use, the Anjou Pear Tree remains one of the most dependable choices for the home orchard.