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Pear
- Pyrus spp.
- Family Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Description
Pears are deciduous fruit trees that are often self-sterile and require cross-pollination by another variety to set fruit. They are more tolerant of wet soils than other fruit trees.
Cultural Tips
Cultural practices such as site selection, soil preparation, planting, pruning, and watering are important for plant health, pest management and pest reduction when growing pear.
