Pyrus communis, Pear

Grows up to 12-15 ft. tall (3-4 m) and 8-10 ft. wide (2-3 m) as a dwarf variety. Grows up to 15-20 ft. tall and wide (4-6 m) as a standard tree.
A full sun lover, this tree is easily grown in deep, fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Prefers a sheltered, frost-free position.

Climate Zones 2-9+
Plant Type Fruits, Trees
Plant Family Rosaceae, Genus Pyrus
Common names Pear
Exposure Full Sun
Maintenance High
Tolerance Clay Soil
Attracts Butterflies

Pears should be pruned every year to get the best crop. They also need to be thinned to about 5 in. apart (12 cm) in late spring or early summer if you want to
reap the best-quality fruit.
Keep an eye out for aphids, caterpillars, codling moth, pear blister mite, pear midge and pear and cherry slugworm, pear scab, pear rust, brown rot, blossom wilt and fireblight.