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Rosaceae
Pear Blossom
Pyrus communis
Lasting comfort, affection, and good health.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Pyrus
- Native to
- Europe, western Asia
- Bloom season
- Early Spring
- Type
- deciduous tree
- Height
- 500–1200 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- deep, well-drained, loamy
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 4–9
- Lifespan
- perennial tree; 50–75 years
Did you know
- Pear trees can live for 250 years or more — some of the oldest fruit trees in existence are pears.
- Homer called pears 'gifts of the gods' in the Odyssey.
- Pear wood is prized by woodworkers because it carves beautifully and does not warp when dried.
- A mature pear tree can produce over 200 kilograms of fruit per year.
- Pear blossoms appear before the leaves fully unfurl, creating a stunning white cloud effect in orchards.
Color meanings
White
pure affection and lasting friendship