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European Pear (Prunus 'Fruit Oriental Asian Pear') - 7 gallon

Key Features

Hardiness Zones: 5–9

Height: 30-40’

Features: Edible fruit, Red Fall Color, Spring flowering

Sun Exposure: Full Sun

$179.00
$179.00

    Description

    The European Pear (Pyrus communis 'Orient') is a delightful addition to any home garden, offering both aesthetic appeal and delicious fruit. This cultivar, belonging to the Rosaceae family, is renowned for its resilience and high fruit yield, making it a favorite among home gardeners seeking a reliable and rewarding fruit tree. The 'Orient' pear tree is a medium-sized tree, reaching heights of 15-20 feet, perfect for those with ample garden space. Its glossy green leaves provide a lush backdrop, while its large, round fruits with smooth yellow-green skin and a hint of red add a splash of color. The fruit's creamy, juicy flesh is sweet and perfect for enjoying fresh or incorporating into your favorite recipes. Caring for your 'Orient' pear tree is straightforward. It thrives in full sunlight and well-drained loamy soil, and is hardy in USDA zones 5-8. Regular watering is important, especially during dry periods, and annual pruning will help maintain its shape and fruit production. This pear variety is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a practical choice for the garden. Its resistance to fire blight means less worry about disease, allowing you to enjoy a bountiful harvest with less maintenance. Whether you're looking to enjoy fresh pears straight from the tree or add a reliable fruiting tree to your landscape, the 'Orient' pear offers both beauty and utility, making it a must-have for any fruit enthusiast.

    ** Please note that online inventory is completely separate from in-store inventory. Please call the Garden Center at (219) 663-1042 or contact us at orders@niemeyerstone.com for inquiries about plants available in our store. Our grower partnership allows us to offer many more varieties online than we are able to carry in our Garden Center.

    Full Plant Details

    Hardiness Zones: 5–9

    Height: 30-40’

    Features: Edible fruit, Red Fall Color, Spring flowering

    Sun Exposure: Full Sun

    Width: 30-40’

    Soil Conditions: Prefers Well-drained Soil
    European Pear (Prunus &

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    The plant images shown on our website represent the mature size and appearance of each plant at full growth.

    • Trees & Shrubs: the actual plant you receive will be smaller and less developed, as it is sold and shipped in its growing stage.
    • Perennials: the actual plant you receive may be smaller than what the photos represent, and may not be in a blooming stage.
    • Plants shipped very early in the season may be dormant or just breaking ground.
    • Plants shipped late in the season may be defoliated due to natural dormancy

    This is completely normal—and with the right care, your plant will grow and thrive into the beautiful specimen shown in the photo.

    If you have any questions about the current size of a plant before ordering, feel free to reach out—we're happy to help!

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    FAQs

    How do i know the size of the plant?

    As is typical in Nursery and Garden Center sales, the plants are listed by the size of the container in which they are grown. While we are in the process of standardizing how our plants are listed here online, many of them still have the notations from the grower's availability list. Here are some common ones that you will see on our website:

    • 17cm = about 6.5" diameter = 1 gallon container
    • 19cm = about 7.5" diameter = 1 gallon container
    • G1 = 1 gallon container
    • G2 = 2 gallon container
    • G3 = 3 gallon container

    The size of the actual plant will vary greatly based on the plant, season, and growing stage. In some cases we can provide some more details from the grower as requested.

    How big will my plant be?

    The plant images shown on our website represent the mature size and appearance of each plant at full growth.

    • Trees & Shrubs: the actual plant you receive will be smaller and less developed, as it is sold and shipped in its growing stage.
    • Perennials: the actual plant you receive may be smaller than what the photos represent, and may not be in a blooming stage.
    • Plants shipped very early in the season may be dormant or just breaking ground.

    This is completely normal—and with the right care, your plant will grow and thrive into the beautiful specimen shown in the photo.

    If you have any questions about the current size of a plant before ordering, feel free to reach out—we're happy to help!

    When will my plant arrive?

    Orders are received and processed immediately, and are typically shipped within 24 hours. Plant orders are shipped via UPS Ground should arrive within 3 days in most areas.

    How do i plant and care for my new plant?

    See our Planting and Care Tips for instructions on how to plant trees and shrubs, and some watering tips.

    Please note that online inventory is completely separate from in-store inventory. Please call the Garden Center at (219) 663-1042 or contact us here for inquiries about plants available in our store.