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Ambrosia Pear Fruit Tree
Pyrus communis 'Ambrosia'
Pear Fruit Tree
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Unlike many European pears, Ambrosia pears are not gritty and have a wonderfully smooth texture to accompany the sweet taste. Produces fruit at a younger age than many pears and will produce yearly when properly pruned and thinned. Requires a second tree, like Barlett, to pollinate for fruit production. Highly resistant to fire blight. Yellow in fall. Want to get the most from your fruit trees and keep them healthy? See our full pest control line up here
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Ambrosia Pear Fruit Tree get?
About 20-25' tall and 25' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Ambrosia Pear Fruit Tree need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Ambrosia Pear Fruit Tree need?
Moderate water use.
Will Ambrosia Pear Fruit Tree grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Ambrosia Pear Fruit Tree in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Ambrosia Pear Fruit Tree wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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