D’Anjou is an incredibly unique pear variety that has held its status of worldwide popularity for over 100 years. The citrusy-sweet flavor combined with its aromatic flesh makes any other pear simply incomparable. The lime-green color and triangular shape of the D’Anjou Pear is beautiful enough but when you consider that the D’Anjou tree is one of the heaviest producers of pears, then you get a glimpse of how beautiful a D’Anjou tree is in summertime! The bright green pears on this tree will positively light up your landscape as if you had plugged in a string of lights!
What’s great about the D’Anjou Pear?
- D’Anjou is a self pollinating tree!
- More than a century has passed since its development and D’Anjou has always remained one of the worlds most popular pears with both home growers and professional orchardists!
- D’Anjou is one of the heaviest producing pear trees!
- Some of the most symmetrical and beautiful pears available today!
- Great for eating, cooking, baking, and fresh cider.
Cold Hardiness Zones |
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Min. Temperature |
-20° F, (-29° C)
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Self-Pollinating |
Yes |
Botanical Name |
Pyrus communis 'D'Anjou'
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Mature Height (ft.) |
10' - 15' |
Mature Width (ft.) |
8' - 12' |
Harvest Season |
Summer through Fall |
Recommended Spacing (ft.) |
8' - 20' |
Best Seasons to Plant for Zones 7 - 11 |
Fall through Spring
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Best Seasons to Plant for Zones 2 - 6
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Spring |
Optimal Soil Condition
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Acidic - Neutral
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Fragrance
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Mild |
Blossom Color |
White |
Fruit Color |
Lime green |
Tasting Notes |
Unique citrus flavor |
Flesh Color |
White |