Bosc Pear Tree (Pyrus communis ‘Bosc’)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Requires good air circulation and well-drained soil

Bloom Time:

• Mid to late spring
• Fruit ripens in early to mid-fall

Size:

Height: 10 to 20 feet (depending on rootstock and pruning)

Width: 10 to 15 feet

Attributes:

• Large, elongated pears with golden-brown, russeted skin
• Firm, sweet, and slightly spicy white flesh
• Excellent for fresh eating, baking, and long-term storage
• Requires a compatible pollinator (e.g., Bartlett, D’Anjou, or Comice)
• Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9
• Long-lived and productive with proper care

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0
• Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first few years
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize in early spring with compost or balanced fertilizer
• Prune in late winter to maintain an open shape and remove dead or crossing branches
• Thin fruit clusters to improve size and reduce limb stress