Description

AYER’S PEAR

The Ayer’s Pear is an outstanding choice for hunters and landowners who want fruit available at the start of deer season. In central Pennsylvania, this dessert-quality pear begins dropping in late August and continues through September. In warmer climates, fruit drops earlier, while northern locations can expect a slightly later harvest.

This timing is ideal because bucks are shedding velvet and establishing new home ranges. An early food source encourages deer to discover and return to your property before hunting pressure increases.

Ayer’s Pear grows vigorously, produces dependable annual crops, and performs well in no-spray orchards. It reaches a mature height of more than 20 feet and is hardy in USDA Zones 5–7.

Why Choose Ayer’s Pear?

• Begins dropping fruit in late August through September
• Helps attract deer before hunting season
• Dessert-quality pears with excellent flavor
• Dependable annual production
• Excellent vigor and growth
• Performs well in no-spray orchards
• Hardy in USDA Zones 5–7

Tree Description

Every Ayer’s Pear tree is grafted from the original variety. As a result, each tree produces the same fruit quality, growth habit, and dependable performance as the parent tree.

Tree Sizes

2-Year Tree (4–6 Feet)

• 5/8″–3/4″ trunk diameter
• Extensive root system
• Multiple branches
• Pruned to approximately 66 inches for shipping
• Up to 15 trees per shipping box

2-Year Select Tree (4–6 Feet)

• Largest trees available
• Feathered branching
• Larger trunk diameter, approaching 3/4″
• Pruned to approximately 66 inches for shipping
• Up to 14 select trees per shipping box
• Free local pickup available in Pennsylvania

Standard Rootstock

Ayer’s Pear is grafted onto Pyrus betulifolia, a vigorous standard rootstock that grows into a full-size tree between 20 and 30 feet tall. As a result, the tree produces larger crops and remains productive for many years.

Furthermore, this rootstock adapts well to acidic soils, sandy soils, reclaimed ground, shale soils, upland sites, and areas with lower fertility. However, it performs best when planted in fertile, well-drained soil with the proper pH.

Deep roots provide excellent anchorage and improve drought tolerance. Therefore, this rootstock is an excellent choice for wildlife plantings and long-term orchards.

Planting Instructions

Plant at least two different pear varieties to ensure proper pollination. Danville Kieffer is an excellent pollinator for both European and Asian pears.

For the best results:

• Plant in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
• Choose well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.2.
• Perform a soil test before planting.
• Space trees approximately 20 feet apart.
• Protect trees with cages at least 5 feet tall.

Shipping & Pickup

Bare-root trees ship from early March through the last Monday in April while dormant. Choose your preferred shipping date during checkout.

Free local pickup is available in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. If you cannot make your selected pickup date, contact us to schedule another appointment.

We are open 8-4 Monday through Friday for tree pick-up.

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Continue your research with these helpful resources:

• Pear Trees for Deer
• Tree Planting Guide
• Pollination Guide
• Rootstock Information
• Shipping and Pickup Info