Anjou Pear Tree
Description
Also called Beurre d’Anjou
Still tasty seven months later. This pear hits all the right notes. It’s cold-hardy, vigorous and precocious... and its keeping quality is unparalleled at up to seven months. Bright green and very firm at harvest, with a tinge of yellow as it ripens. Subtly sweet, fine-textured flesh. Introduced to America in 1842. Harvest in late September. Pollinator required: Choose another pear variety, like Bartlett, Beurre Bosc or Starking® Delicious™. See more recommended pollinators below.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Early - Mid |
| Chill Hours | 700 |
| Fruit Color | Green |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Smooth, Firm. |
| Years to Bear | 4 - 6 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
| Standard | 18 - 20' tall x 12 - 13' wide |
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' tall x 9 - 11' wide |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' tall x 6 - 7' wide |
Recommended Spacing
| Standard | 18 - 20' |
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow pear trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Shipping Information
Arrives when it's time to plant
Questions & Answers
Not that I know, Drwaf varieties might work out in containers but the size of the container will make a difference: the larger the better but watering will have to be done often and the plants should be transplanted the the orchard eventually.
The term "dwarf" only refers to size. 'Anjou' is the variety, which you can get in standard, semi-dwarf and dwarf sizes. Right now all we have is the standard size but the dwarf size will be available again in the fall.
Yes, there is enough overlap in their respective bloom times for pollination to occur.
Yes, they are the same. Common usage over the years has dropped the "D'" from the name.
We appreciate you reaching out to us. Yes these two varieties will cross pollinate.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
I have a two Bartlett pears near my Anjou and they all bloomed at the same time here in Alabama, and the Bartlett is a recommended pollinator for the Anjou. So, the answer is yes.
We appreciate you reaching out to us. You can find the years-to-bear information in the Characteristics section, near the top of the page, underneath the description. This tree takes 4-6 years to bear.
Our trees are 2 years old when shipped so they will need a few years to get established.
All my pear trees have their new growth go straight up near the main trunk. I guess you can call that spurs II have been trying to open the middle by cutting most of that new growth and training the rest to grow out rather than in.
Short answer is: yes. You can espalier practically any fruit tree, including this tree. The dwarf size is the easiest to espalier. Our detailed article can be found here: www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/espalier-fruit-trees Our detailed article can be found here: www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/espalier-fruit-trees
Yes, Anjou pears would be good for canning, freezing or for making pear butter using pears instead of apples. Our favorite for eating fresh.
Customer Reviews
These are doing very well in my orchard.
A latter dropping pear, pollination works with my other pear trees
Love pears!
Great late fall pear providing fruit beyond Barlett pear timeframe. Great in salads and baked
I can't beat this price and we love this company!