Off the lot $75 plus tax 3% card fee
Delivered and planted $100 for first fruit tree $20 per additional tree. This includes full warranty fall and next spring deeproot feed health check and pruning.
Ayers Semi-Dwarf Pear
(Pyrus communis ‘Ayers’)
Tree Description
The Ayers Pear is a highly regarded southern pear variety known for its exceptionally sweet flavor, smooth texture, and reliable production. The fruit is medium-sized with golden yellow skin often blushed with red, and the flesh is buttery, juicy, and excellent for fresh eating.
This semi-dwarf pear tree grows to a manageable size while still producing heavy crops of high-quality fruit. It performs well in central Missouri climates, tolerating summer heat while producing consistent harvests in late summer.
Semi-dwarf trees are a great choice for home orchards, offering easier harvesting, pruning, and maintenance compared to full-size trees. Under good growing conditions, this tree can typically begin producing fruit within about 2–4 years after planting.
Sun Requirements
• Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
• Maximum sunlight helps improve fruit production and sweetness
Water Requirements
• Water deeply during the first growing season to establish roots
• Typically 10–15 gallons once or twice per week depending on rainfall and weather
• Once established, trees are moderately drought tolerant
Soil & Nutrition
• Prefers well-drained soil
• Adaptable to many soil types including those common in central Missouri
• Apply a balanced fruit tree fertilizer in early spring
• Mulch helps conserve moisture and support root health
Mature Size
• Height: 12–18 ft
• Spread: 10–15 ft
• Growth rate: Moderate
Why We Recommend This Tree
• Exceptionally sweet dessert pear
• Reliable producer in Missouri climates
• Semi-dwarf size makes harvesting easier
• Great for fresh eating, canning, and home orchards 🍐
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