Sand Pear

Profile

Family

Rosaceae

Habit

Tree

Height

9 m

Spread

6 m

Growth

fast

Lifespan

50 years

First yield

after 4 years

Hardiness

zone 5–9

Shade tolerance

light shade

Soil

Sand, Silt, Loam

Soil moisture

semi-dry – very wet

pH

5 – 8

Synonyms

Sand pear, Japanese pear

Flowering & harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Growing

Pyrus pyrifolia prefers full sun and well-drained fertile soil with a pH between 5.0 and 8.0. It tolerates a range of soil textures including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. Plant trees 10 to 15 feet apart in frost-free locations to avoid late spring frost damage. Water deeply weekly during fruiting and reduce watering when not fruiting. Fertilize moderately, avoiding excess nitrogen to reduce fire blight risk. Propagation is mainly by grafting onto resistant rootstocks. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and improve fruit quality. Most cultivars require cross-pollination for good fruit set.

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