Name: D'Anjou Pear Tree
Brand: The Sill
SKU: EDB-PEA-DAN-45-5G
Price: 219.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

D'Anjou Pear Tree Information

About

About The D'Anjou Pear Tree

D'Anjou Pear: The All-Around Perfect Pear Tree

Looking for a fruit tree that’s both reliable and delicious? Meet the D’Anjou Pear Tree, your new backyard favorite! This tree is famous for producing juicy, sweet pears that are perfect for snacking, baking, or canning.

Why Choose the D’Anjou Pear Tree?

Abundant Harvests: Expect an impressive crop of medium-to-large pears with a smooth green skin that holds its shape as it ripens.
Versatile & Tasty: D'Anjou pears are a versatile fruit with a refreshingly sweet flavor and a hint of citrus, making them great for eating fresh, cooking, or adding to salads.
Low Maintenance: Known for its resilience, this pear tree is cold-hardy and and drought-tolerant, making it easy to grow and easy to love.

Growing Tips

The D'Anjou Pear Tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It’s adaptable to many climates, performing best in USDA Zones 5-9. This pear tree grows to a mature size of 6-10 ft. wide by 8-15 ft. tall, making it versatile for many different areas of your yard. Regular watering and pruning will help ensure your tree stays healthy and productive year after year.

Add the D'Anjou Pear Tree to Your Orchard

Whether you're just starting your fruit tree collection or adding to an established orchard, the D'Anjou Pear Tree offers years of sweet rewards. Enjoy homegrown pears straight from your yard with this dependable and delicious variety!

Plant Details

D'Anjou Pear Tree Details

Mature Height:

8-15 ft.

Mature Width:

6-10 ft.

Sunlight:

Full Sun

Growth Rate:

Fast

Harvest Time:

September

Botanical Name:

Pyrus communis 'Anjou'

Grows Well In Zones:

5-9 outdoors

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, LA, OR, WA

Growing Zones 5-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to 10° F)

Care Guide

Watering Requirements

Newly planted trees need regular watering 1–2 times a week during their first growing season to build a strong root system, while established trees rarely require extra watering if planted near a water source, needing a deep soaking only once every 1–2 weeks during summer dry spells. Potted trees dry out quickly and require daily watering or even twice-daily checks during peak summer heat.

Sunlight Requirements

Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruit set. Tolerates light partial shade, but too much shade can lead to weak growth, reduced yield, and susceptibility to fungal diseases.

Humidity Requirements

Pear trees thrive in moderate to high humidity environments, making them highly adaptable across humid southern climates, coastal regions, and temperate inland landscapes.

Pet-Friendly Plant?

Yes, this plant is safe for homes with pets.

Read our full care guide

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Prune late in the winter or early spring while the tree is dormant and before new growth starts. Avoid mid-to-late summer pruning, as cutting during active growth triggers new growth susceptible to cold damage and fire blight.

When is the best time to prune a D'Anjou pear tree?

While listed as partially self-fertile in some climates, D'Anjou trees require a second European pear cultivar (like Bartlett, Bosc, or Kieffer) planted nearby to produce a reliable fruit crop.

Do D'Anjou pear trees need a pollinator?

While listed as partially self-fertile in some climates, D'Anjou trees require a second European pear cultivar (like Bartlett, Bosc, or Kieffer) planted nearby to produce a reliable fruit crop.

Harvest occurs in early-to-mid autumn, typically September or October. D'Anjou pears do not change color significantly when ripe so harvest them when they reach full size and firm maturity, then allow them to soften at room temperature for a few days.

When do D'Anjou pears ripen and harvest?

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