Anjou Pear

Pyrus communis 'Anjou'

Anjou Pear is a favorite European winter eating pear with large, conical, short-necked fruit that is light green with slightly brown russeting. It has mild, fine textured white flesh with a delicate aroma. Trees are large, vigorous, hardy, very productive and early bearers that ripen in late September. Fruit will store for very long periods, and actually improve in quality after a couple months of proper storage.

Height 10-15 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Pyrus communis 'Anjou' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Anjou pear is a good pollinizer for almost any other pear, so planting it with another pear is suggested to improve production of both. Like most pears it is rather upright growing, spurry and vigorous. Fire blight is a concern with all pears, so don't over-fertilize or prune excessively. Most pears are very hardy and somewhat frost resistant, so don't require the best of sites.

A Little History about Anjou Pear Originated in France prior to 1800, like so many of the regular pears we eat and grow. Pears in general are long-lived, hardy trees kept for their pretty bloom in the spring, as well as for their fruit. In Grandpa's day, the farmers used to line the roads with pear trees, and one can still find some ancient trees around.

Pyrus communis 'Anjou' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed	Fruit Characteristics • Large fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Spreading habit • Spurry habit • Upright habit	Harvest Period • Early fall
Other Attributes • Very crisp • Very juicy • Long-term keeper • Aromatic • Sweet	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Winter hardy	Skill Required • Average skill	Uses • Cooking or baking • Juice or Cider • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality