Red D’Anjou pear trees are prized for their stunning appearance, reliable yields, and rich, sweet flavor that develops fully after harvest. The fruit features smooth, deep crimson skin and a firm, juicy texture that softens as it ripens, revealing a subtly spicy, aromatic taste ideal for fresh eating, baking, and poaching. This variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, producing abundant crops of medium to large pears with excellent storage life. Red D’Anjou pear trees are cold-hardy, adaptable to a range of climates, and bloom in spring with clusters of white flowers that attract pollinators, enhancing fruit set. The pears ripen in late fall, maintaining their quality for weeks when stored properly. A beautiful addition to home orchards, the Red D’Anjou offers both ornamental value and exceptional productivity, with its vibrant foliage and consistent performance year after year. Gardeners appreciate its versatility—whether enjoyed fresh off the tree, preserved as jam, or incorporated into baked desserts. With proper pruning, fertilizing, and watering, this variety can thrive for decades, rewarding growers with a reliable harvest of flavorful, ruby-toned pears each season.
Semi-Dwarf on OHxF333 rootstock.
- Zones: 5-9
- Chill hours: 800
- Harvest: September 10 – September 20
- Looks: Gorgeous dark-red skin with white flesh.
- Personality: Smooth, sweet taste.
- Facts of note: Dessert pear, excellent with chocolate. This pear is basically D’Anjou with attractive red skin. The variety is a naturally occurring bud sport from D’Anjou pears. This same mutation occurred not once, but twice: first in the 1950’s in Medford, Oregon and again in the 1970’s in Parkfield, Oregon.
- Pollination: Pollenized by Bartlett.
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