Baldwin Pear is a fast-growing deciduous tree with an attractive spring flower display but primarily grown for its crop of large late summer fruit. Clusters of fragrant of white flowers bloom in mid spring. The large yellow-green fruits are semi-firm with creamy smooth flesh that has a rich sweetness and hint of tart. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils.
Baldwin requires cross-pollinating for best yield -suggested partners are Hood, Orient, LeConte, Kieffer, or Bartlett - and has a low chill requirement of 250 hours.
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Type: |
Tree |
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Height: |
15’ - 25’ |
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Spread: |
15’ - 20' |
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Spacing: |
20’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Needs regular watering. Pears are particularly prone to fire blight, especially after wet and warm springs. Other issues include canker, powdery mildew, scab, and anthracnose. Possible pests include pear psylla, coddling moth and borers. Fallen fruit can be messy if not harvested.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas, Ponds and Streams, Edible Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Thyme, Bee Balm, Corsican Mint
* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
