The Best All-Around Pear

Get tons of juicy and delicious pears, long after the other varieties have gone to sleep...with the Bosc Pear, you'll have a delectable harvest after the Autumn Equinox, giving it the nickname 'Winter Pear'.

Your Bosc Pear blooms in mid-April, delivering lovely white blossoms and delicate fragrance. The fruit will develop slowly over the summer and is ready for harvest in late September.

Even better is the fact that the Bosc sweetens early, meaning that you can enjoy it right off the tree. Your Bosc Pear will have a unique taste and texture: slightly acidic and lightly spicy, with flesh that's firm but juicy, crunchy, and yet tender.

Plus, it couldn't be easier to grow. Simply select a sunny location, plant, and watch the growth take off. You'll have your own pear harvest in no time.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Give your pear tree a location that features full sun and well-draining soil. Choose a bright, sheltered location, preferably with southern exposure.

When you're ready, dig a hole three times the size and just as deep as the root ball. Plant the tree so that the roots are spread in the hole and the entire root ball is covered with soil. Fill in the hole completely and gently remove air pockets that may have formed by tamping down with a spade. Water the tree thoroughly after the tree has been planted.

2. Watering: When the weather gets hot and dry during the peak of summer, water twice or three times weekly to maintain proper hydration and moisture. Do not water the pear tree after the first frost in the fall. Otherwise, water your tree when the soil is dry around three inches down.

3. Pruning: When pruning, it’s important to trim the pear tree's central leader to promote an upright position. If there are any competing branches present, remove them so that multiple leaders do not form.