Off the lot price $95 plus tax 3% charge for card fee
Delivery and Planting $175 (Within 30 miles of Columbia)
Planting includes full year warranty check up in fall with deeproot feeding and a checkup next February for a pruning and deeproot feeding.
Volume discount of 10% once you purchase over 5 trees.
Ayers Pear (Pyrus communis ‘Ayers’)
Ayers Pear is a highly productive, Southern-adapted European pear known for its exceptional sweetness and smooth, buttery texture. This vigorous, disease-tolerant tree produces medium-sized, yellow pears with a soft red blush and outstanding fresh-eating quality. It performs very well in central Missouri, tolerates heat and humidity, and typically begins bearing fruit within 2–4 years after planting. A dependable and low-maintenance choice for homeowners wanting reliable harvests and beautiful spring blooms.
This tree is recomended to pair with one of our other pear varieties for optimal pollination.
Ayers Pear – Planting & Care Guide
(Pyrus communis ‘Ayers’)
🌱 Planting Instructions
Dig a hole 2–3x wider than the root ball, but no deeper than the root flare.
Set the tree so the root flare is slightly above grade (½–1″).
Backfill with native soil (avoid heavy amendments).
Water thoroughly to remove air pockets.
Apply 2–3″ of mulch in a wide ring, keeping mulch 2–3″ away from the trunk.
Stake only if necessary and remove stakes after the first year.
☀️ Sun Requirements
Requires full sun (minimum 6–8 hours daily) for best fruit production.
More sun = better fruit quality and stronger structure.
💧 Water Needs
First year: Deep water 1–2 times per week, depending on rainfall (about 10–15 gallons per watering for a 1–1.5″ caliper tree).
Keep soil consistently moist but not saturated.
After establishment (year 2+): Water during extended dry periods, especially while fruit is developing.
🌿 Nutrition Needs
Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring (before bud break).
Avoid heavy nitrogen after mid-summer to prevent excessive vegetative growth.
If soil is unknown, a soil test is recommended for precise nutrient management.
Pears benefit from consistent potassium and micronutrients for strong fruit set.
Browse our full selection of trees for sale at our Columbia Missouri nursery.