Bosc Pear

Pyrus communis 'Bosc'

The Bosc Pear is medium to large, dark yellow fruit with brownish russeted skin and a long, gourd-shaped neck. It is tender, aromatic, jiucy, smooth textured and white fleshed with a rich, slightly acid flavor that is great for eating, baking and drying. Trees are large, upright, slow growing and late blooming, but are also very productive and reliable. It harvests very late in September.

Height 12-18 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Pyrus communis 'Bosc' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Bosc is another easy pear to grow, similar to Bartlett, which it is often planted with as a pollinator. It requires another variety for pollination and proper fruit set.

A Little History about Bosc Pear Introduced in Belgium in 1807. It is a very common pear in the United States and is often "paired" with Bartlett and other varieties for its good pollinating characteristics.

Pyrus communis 'Bosc' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Early blooming • Excellent pollinizer • Pollinizer needed	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Upright habit • Average vigor • Early to bear • Very productive	Harvest Period • Late fall
Other Attributes • Sweet • Very crisp • Very juicy • Long-term keeper • Aromatic	Site Requirements • Winter hardy • Full Sun • Frost Resistant	Skill Required • Average skill	Uses • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality