Ayers pear
Ayers pear needs about 600 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), per Texas A&M AgriLife. About 48% of the Gulf South zip codes we cover typically get at least 600 hours, so check your zip before you buy.
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- Chill hours
- 600 hours at or below 45°F
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for pear)
- Pollination
- Better with a second pear; check bloom overlap
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- North Louisiana
- Notes
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- Sources
- harris.agrilife.org
- Data status
- Chill number confirmed in source
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Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ison's Nursery Ayers Pear Tree | $29.95 | standard | In stock | View |
| Bob Wells Nursery Ayers Pear Tree | $52.95 | 5 Gallon Trade Pot | In stock | View |
| Stark Bro's Ayers Pear Tree | $49.99 | standard | Sold out | View |
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From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other pear varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acres Home | 400 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Baldwin | 250 | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Southern Bartlett | 400 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Southern Queen | 300 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Tennessee | 400 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Warren | 600 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Orient | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Spalding | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does Ayers pear need?
About 600 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), according to Texas A&M AgriLife.
Does Ayers pear fruit in the Gulf South?
It can where winters reach about 600 chill hours. By our NOAA-based estimates, roughly 48% of the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida panhandle and Texas Gulf coast zip codes we cover typically do. LSU AgCenter lists it for north Louisiana.
Does Ayers pear need a pollinator?
Better with a second pear; check bloom overlap.
What USDA zones suit Ayers pear?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for pear.
Where can I buy Ayers pear?
We found it at 3 online nurseries on our last check, 2 with it in stock, from $29.95. See the price table above.