European Pear plant profile
Pyrus communis
A perennial fruit for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant European Pear
Minnesota Extension says to plant bare-root pear trees in April or May as soon as the soil can be worked, and to wait until the threat of frost has passed before planting potted trees. Bare-root trees are ordered as dormant stock and shipped in early spring.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open European Pear in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 7
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3 to 4Find my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: fire blight, vole and rabbit damage.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Growing pears in the home garden
University of Minnesota Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.