Orient pear
Yes, Orient pear grows in the Gulf South: LSU AgCenter recommends it for both north and south Louisiana home orchards (The Louisiana Home Orchard, Pub. 1884). The source doesn't give a chill-hour number.
Last updated
- Chill hours
- Not rated
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for pear)
- Pollination
- Better with a second pear; check bloom overlap
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- North & south Louisiana
- Notes
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- Sources
- lsuagcenter.com
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
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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 Orient Pear Tree | $29.95 | standard | In stock | View |
| Willis Orchard Co. Orient Pear Tree | $29.95 | 4-5' Tall 7 sizes, $29.95–$99.95 | In stock | View |
| Bob Wells Nursery Orient Pear Tree | $52.95 | 5 Gallon Trade Pot | In stock | 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 | |
| Ayers | 600 | 6-9 | North Louisiana | 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 | |
| Spalding | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
Quick answers
Does Orient pear grow in Louisiana?
Yes. LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Home Orchard (Pub. 1884) recommends it for both north and south Louisiana.
How many chill hours does Orient pear need?
LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Orient pear need a pollinator?
Better with a second pear; check bloom overlap.
What USDA zones suit Orient pear?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for pear.
Where can I buy Orient pear?
We found it at 3 online nurseries on our last check, 3 with it in stock, from $29.95. See the price table above.