Bosc Pear

Pyrus communis 'Bosc'

The Bosc Pear is medium to large dark yellow fruit with brownish rusted skin and a long, gourd-shaped neck. It is aromatic, juicy, and firm with smooth skin and white with a rich, slightly acid flavor. It is great for eating, baking and drying. Can keep up to 6 months. Tree is upright, hardy and productive.

Bare Root

Sourced from NY

Growing Tips

• Plant two or more varieties for greatest yield
• In June and July, pick off the smallest fruits to encourage larger fruit
• Harvest when the skin color turns from dark green to lighter green and the dots on the skin develops a smoother, waxy look and feel and allow fruit to ripen indoors. Do not wait for the fruit to ripen on the tree or it will end up gritty and unpleasant.
• Fruit trees should be pruned every year in late winter or early spring, after the coldest weather is past and before growth begins. Pruning pear trees is very similar to pruning apple trees. Mainly, you want to prune a tree to have well-spaced branches and a balanced appearance, while eliminating problem branches (those that are broken, diseased or dead).
• Young pear trees should be trained to the central-leader system
• Apply tree wrap in late fall to prevent winter injury

Resources

Growing pears in the home garden, UMN Extension

 Growing Fruits: Growing Pears in the Home Orchard [fact sheet], UNH