Bosc Pear Semi-Dwarf Tree

Bosc Pear Semi-Dwarf (Pyrus communis ‘Bosc’) offers a compact tree form and abundant harvest of long, tapering fruit with caramel-sweet flesh. Delicate white blossoms appear in spring, followed by glossy green foliage through summer. By late summer, it yields firm, russet-skinned pears ideal for fresh eating, baking or canning. This semi-dwarf selection fits small orchards and home gardens.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Pyrus communis ‘Bosc’
• Common name: Bosc Pear (Semi-Dwarf)
• Hardiness zones: 4 – 8
• Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained loam or fertile soils; tolerates light clay or sandy sites
• Water needs: Moderate; benefits from regular moisture especially during flowering and fruit set
• Size at maturity: 4–5 m tall × 2.5–3.5 m wide (approx. 13–16 ft × 8–12 ft)
• Maintenance: Moderate; prune in late winter to maintain an open canopy and remove dead or crossing branches
• Advantages: Early fruiting; compact habit for small spaces; produces sweet, juicy pears with distinctive russet skin