Top 5 Most Popular Pear Trees | NatureHills.com

Hey everyone it’s Whitney with NatureHills.com back this week to talk about some of the most popular pear trees. Did you know there are over 3000 pear varieties in the world? That is so many! And they were first cultivated in Europe around 1000 B.C. with a history that long, it was hard to decide precisely which 5 make the list. It was tough, but here are our picks (along with their pollinating partners if necessary). #5 Sensation Pear Stunning on and off the tree, Sensation pear lives up to its name in every category. It’s kind of like the jack of all trades as its exceptional flavor lends itself well to eating fresh, canning, baking, and drying. Sensation requires 600-800 chill hours (which is the number of hours spent in temperatures lower than 45 degrees) for fruit production and, while some do say this is partially self-pollinating, we highly suggest “pair”-ing it with Orient or Bartlett in order to really maximize your harvest. #5 Sensation Pear - Growing zones 5-9, early autumn harvest, and flavorful red fruit. Shop: https://www.naturehills.com/sensation... #4 Comice Pear Comice was a recipient of the Award of Garden Merit, given by the Royal Horticultural Society. Prized among gardeners for its top-notch taste fresh off the tree, this variety is sometimes called the Christmas Pear and can be found wrapped individually at stores being sold for top dollar. Skip the grocery store and grow them yourself! They require 500-600 chill hours and need a pollinating partner. Bartlett, Bosc, and Warren are great partner options. #4 Comice Pear, Growing zones 5-9, mid-season harvest, and an Award-winning antique variety Shop: https://www.naturehills.com/pear-tree... #3 Bosc Pear If you’re looking for a pear with a big of a crunch, I can’t recommend Bosc enough. It’s known for the crisp, dense, spiced white flesh that’s great fresh and even better when baked, dried, or canned as preserves. Bosc needs 500-600 chill hours for the best fruit production along with a pollinating partner. We suggest planting Waren, Bartlett, Comice, or Seckel nearby to extend your harvest season. #4 Bosc Pear - Growing zones 5-9, late-season harvest, and one of the best options for baking, drying, and canning. Shop: https://www.naturehills.com/bosc-pear #2 Warren Pear Now here’s the deal, I had Warren further down the list but our Horticulturist made me promise to move it to #2 because of its qualities. After looking into it a little further I have to agree. Warren is a medium to large long-necked pear with a smooth, almost buttery texture that makes it great for desserts! The tree grows in a natural pyramidal shape and has an above-average resistance to Fire Blight. For best fruit production, it’ll need around 600 chill hours and while a pollinating partner isn’t strictly necessary, you’ll get a much larger harvest with a second pear tree planted close by. Any pear tree will do. #2 Warren Pear Tree - Growing zones 5-9, a late-season variety, and self-pollinating Shop: https://www.naturehills.com/pear-tree... #1 Bartlett Pear I mean, this probably shouldn’t surprise anyone. On a list of most popular pears, of course Bartlett is #1 - It’s one of the most popular pears in the world! So popular that there are a number of spin-offs like Southern Bartlett and Red Bartlett. Its origins date back to the 1400s which makes it an heirloom antique variety that’s withstood the test of time. The tree itself is tolerant to urban conditions, a vigorous grower, and long-lived. The pears have crisp white flesh that’s perfect for eating fresh, cooking, baking, and they keep very well in storage. Bartlett requires 800 chill hours and we recommend planting Bosc, D’Anjou, or Comice nearby to pollinate. #1 Bartlett Pear - Growing zones 5-9, mid-season harvest, and a classic heirloom variety. Shop: https://www.naturehills.com/pear-tree... There ya go, another NatureHills.com top 5 list. Thanks for sticking around and learning a little with me. Do you have a pear tree in your garden or are you thinking of adding any? Let me know down in the comments! If you’re stuck around this long, our horticulturist would like me to make sure I let you know that pears are GREAT additions to salads. I personally have never tried that but there’s a first time for everything. Don’t forget to check out our #ProPlantTips blog, we have lots of tips on planting and taking care of fruit trees. Helpful blogs: https://www.naturehills.com/blog/post... https://www.naturehills.com/blog/post... https://www.naturehills.com/blog/post... If you’re just looking for some general garden inspiration, I’d like to direct you to our Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. We’re always posting interesting stuff over there. Until next time, happy planting!