Pyrus communis 'Pineapple' ~ Pineapple Pear-ServeScape

Pyrus communis 'Pineapple'

Pineapple Pear

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Pineapple Pear is a fast-growing deciduous tree with an attractive spring flower display but primarily grown for its large crop of late summer fruit.  Clusters of fragrant of creamy white spring flowers attract butterflies before the foliage emerges The large russet yellow fruits with a red blush have melting creamy flesh that has a sweet tart taste similar to pineapple.  Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. Pineapple is self-pollinating, and has a very low chill requirement of 150 hours.

Type: 

Tree

Height: 

15’ - 20’

Spread: 

12’ - 15'

Spacing: 

15’

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

4 - 9

Culture: 

Full Sun

Bloom Color: 

White

Season of Interest: 

Spring, Summer, Fall

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, BordersWildlife GardenNaturalized AreasPonds and Streams, Edible Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: ThymeBee Balm, Corsican Mint 

IMAGE: Perfect Plants Nursery, Pears that taste like pineapple?! 

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