Name: Red Anjou Pear Tree
Brand: Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
Rating: 4.0 (5 reviews)

Description

Productive tree yields aromatic fruit. Hardiness keeps it going where other pear trees give out. The fruit’s smooth, brilliant-red skin surrounds a soft, juicy flesh with a sweet, mild flavor. Excellent keeper. Flavor peaks about 2 months after harvest. Color improves in storage. Originates from Medford, Oregon in the early 1950s. Harvest in September. Pollinator required: Choose another pear variety, like Bartlett, Beurre Bosc or Starking® Delicious™.

Characteristics

Bloom Color	White
Fruit Color	Red
Fruit Size	Medium - Large
Hardiness Zone Range	5 - 8
Pollination	Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest	September
Shade/Sun	Full Sun

Soil Composition	Loamy
Soil Moisture	Well Drained
Soil pH Level	6.0 - 7.0
Taste	Sweet
Texture	Firm
Years to Bear	4 - 6

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 8

My Hardiness Zone 6B

Based on your zip code, 43279

Change Zip Codes

The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

On Sale Bartlett Pear (451) Starting at $27.99 Easy to Grow! Compare

On Sale Starking® Delicious™ Pear (114) Starting at $51.99 Easy to Grow! Compare

On Sale Seckel Pear (72) Starting at $35.99 Compare

On Sale Blake's Pride Pear (14) Starting at $29.99 Compare

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.