That makes deciding whichpear treeto plant in your yard easier.

However, there are a few criteria to consider first.

Finding the best pear tree varietyfor your climateis crucial.

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Some are better suited for colder environments, while others can thrive in warmer climates.

If you want your pear tree toproduce fruit reliably, research the number of chill hours your area receives.

Here are 12 types of pear trees suitable to be grown in your yard.

Bartlett pear tree

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They have a perfect pear shape and are crisp and aromatic.

The Bartlett pear tree produces fragrant white flowers in the spring.

They are self-pollinating but not drought-tolerant.

Closeup of Baldwin Pear Tree

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It produces fruits that are semi-hard and sweet, making them great for canning or desserts.

To produce fruit, Baldwin pear trees require the presence of another variety of pear tree for cross-pollination.

Good companion pears include Hood, Kieffer, or Bartlett.

Pyrus communis (Hood pear)

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Kieffer is a fast-growing hardy pear tree that tolerates heat, and is disease-resistant.

It will self-pollinate but provides a more abundant crop when planted in multiples.

These pears are good for eating, baking, and canning.

Asian pear tree

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The fruit is best consumed fresh.

Moonglow

The Moonglow pear tree, introduced in 1960, originates from Maryland.

It produces big, bold, red-hued fruitand plenty of them.

seckel pears

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The texture of Moonglow pears is soft without being too mushy, similar to Bartlett pears.

It’s resistant to fire blight.

Shinko

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Shinko Asian pear trees produce large fruits with brownish-green skin.

Comice pears

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They look more like an apple than a pear.

These pears are rich, sweet, crunchy, and juicy.

Unlike European pears, Asian pears can ripen on the tree.

But it requires you to plant a different variety of Asian pear to act as a pollinator.

These pears are medium-sized and round, with thin, yellow skin and a sweet flavor.

The Shinseiki pear tree isself-fertile, meaning you only need to plant one to enjoy years of fruits.

Flordahome pear trees are resistant to fire blight and leaf spot.

They thrive in warmer climates.

It produces small, super-sweet dessert pears that are often used in baking andcanning.

The tree is resistant to fire blight and requires another variety of pear tree forcross-pollination.

Good companion pears include the Moonglow and Shinko.

Comice pears are light green with a patch of crimson on one side.