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Pear Tree (Anjou)

Pear Tree (Anjou)

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Smooth, sweet pears on a compact, easy-care semi-dwarf tree. Versatile and reliable for fresh eating, baking, and storing.

  • Sweet, mild flavor
  • Excellent storage life
  • Cold-hardy and reliable
  • Requires a pollinator

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What our customers say

The trees were delivered promptly and they are the biggest, best looking mail-order trees I have seen in a long time. I will be ordering more in the future.

Website customer · email

The bare roots are by far the most established roots that I have ever seen on a bareroot tree.

Website customer · email

It looks like it is at least 7 feet tall. I certainly was not expecting it to be that big.

Lisa · email

Absolutely beautiful trees, especially compared to some of the other mail order bare roots I have gotten from other companies.

Website customer · email

An extra long box for taller trees is totally worth it to me. The trees are great.

William · email

The plants look beautiful and healthy. I was impressed by the size and strength of the 3-Cherry Tree.

Jose · email

Bare root was in great condition. A lot of branching and looks ready for a harvest this year. Best fruit trees in the business!

Daniel, Lapin cherry · website review

Very nice big tree, some limbs already blooming. I've planted it and it hasn't wilted. Arrived quickly and very well packaged.

Beulah, 4 in 1 Fruit Salad · website review

They have really healthy plants, all were larger than I expected. I for sure will be ordering more from them!

Billie · website review

Arrived quickly and in great shape, larger than I had expected too.

Ralph, red currant · website review

Thank you so much for these lovely hardy kiwis. They are much bigger than expected. Will be ordering from you again.

Irene · email

Boxed perfect. Shipped on time. Excellent quality stock. About the only thing you could do to improve my experience would be to fly out to Maine and plant them for me.

Don, Maine · email

I have been buying from your nursery for years, and hands down your citrus has survived the best out of all of my sources. I have never lost a plant in my colder climate.

Returning customer · email

The packaging for those kiwis was brilliant and by far the best packaging job out of any place I ordered from this year. Your Annas are tough as nails.

Travis · email

I received my pink currant in perfect condition. I am always amazed since I live in the southeast and they are in the northwest!

Susan · website review

All 3 bushes arrived looking healthy. It's been over a month and they are still going strong.

Vlad, Rovada red currant · website review

Description

Anjou (D’Anjou) is one of the most versatile and reliable European pears—smooth, sweet, and gently aromatic with excellent storage ability. It remains green even when ripe, but softens to a juicy, buttery texture ideal for fresh eating, salads, and winter storage. Anjou fruit holds its shape when cooked, making it one of the best all-purpose pears. This Anjou pear grows on a semi-dwarfing rootstock, keeping the mature tree in the manageable 12–15 ft range—easy for pruning, harvesting, and long-term care. The semi-dwarf habit also improves productivity and keeps fruit quality high while still offering strong vigor. Anjou is not self-fertile and requires another European pear nearby for pollination. Compatible partners include Bartlett, Comice, Bosc, Seckel, and Harrow Sweet.

Overview

  • Smooth, sweet flavor with excellent storage life.
  • Semi-dwarf size—compact, easy-to-maintain tree.
  • Great for fresh eating, baking, and poaching.
  • Stores for months in refrigeration.
  • Requires another European pear for pollination.

Growing Details

Latin Name: Pyrus communis ‘Anjou’
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; prefers well-drained soil
Rootstock: OHxF 97 (semi-dwarf)
Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zone 5
Bearing Age: 1–3 years
Size at Maturity: 12–15 ft — compact and manageable
Bloom Time: Mid-season
Ripening Time: October to December (exceptional storage quality)
Pollination: Requires another European pear
Pests & Diseases: Good vigor and improved fire blight tolerance
Yield: Heavy, reliable crops once established

Additional Notes

  • Anjou stays green when ripe—test readiness by gently pressing the neck of the fruit.
  • Excellent winter keeper; stores beautifully for months.
  • Semi-dwarfing rootstock keeps the tree at an ideal home-orchard size.
  • Explore more pear varieties in our collection: Pear Trees

Planting & Care

At a Glance – Anjou Pear (Semi-Dwarf)

  • Sun: 1/2 day to full day of sun
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained soils
  • Water: Keep evenly moist during establishment
  • Rootstock: Semi-dwarfing
  • Size: 12–15 ft at maturity
  • Pollination: Requires another European pear
  • Harvest: October–December
  • Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zone 5

Planting & Care – Anjou Pear

Site Selection

  • Thrives with 1/2 day to full day of sun—ideal for cooler coastal and inland regions.
  • Select an area with good airflow to reduce disease pressure.
  • Avoid soggy or compacted soil.

Soil Preparation

  • Prefers well-drained loam but adapts to many soils.
  • Lightly amend poor soil with compost; avoid heavy nitrogen at planting.
  • Ideal pH: 6.0–7.0.

Planting Instructions

  1. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball.
  2. Plant at the same depth as it grew in the nursery.
  3. Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly.
  4. Apply 2–3″ of mulch, keeping it away from the trunk.

Watering & Fertilizing

  • Keep soil consistently moist during the first 1–2 years, without becoming waterlogged.
  • In mild climates, deep water 1–2 times per week during dry stretches.
  • In hot or windy climates, water 2–3 times per week during heat waves.
  • Check soil 4–6″ deep and water when that layer feels dry.
  • Once established (year 3+), deep water every 7–14 days during dry weather.
  • Anjou is a medium feeder: apply a light, balanced organic fertilizer in early spring only if growth is weak.

Pollination

  • Anjou requires a European pear for pollination.
  • Pairs well with Bartlett, Comice, Bosc, Seckel, and Harrow Sweet.
  • Plant within 20–30 ft from its pollination partner.

Pruning & Training

  • Train to a central leader or modified central leader structure.
  • Prune in late winter to shape and maintain airflow.
  • Thin fruit in early summer for better size and quality.

Harvest & Use

  • Pick fruit while still firm; ripen indoors for best flavor and texture.
  • Excellent for fresh eating, baking, and long-term storage.
  • Holds exceptional quality in cold refrigeration.

General Tips

  • Mulch annually to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.
  • Semi-dwarf size makes pruning and harvesting simple.
  • Monitor for fire blight; prune affected shoots when dormant.

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