D'Anjou Pear Tree

Anjou is a European pear with green fruit, smooth firm flesh, and a sweet flavor. In North American and British usage it is often called Beurre d’Anjou, although USDA’s historical review records disagreement among continental European pomologists about whether the names are true synonyms. [USDA ARS](https://www.ars-grin.gov/npgs/pi_books/scans/pi210.pdf) discusses that naming history, while the [Franklin County NRCD profile](https://www.franklincountynrcd.org/product-page/pear-anjou) gives practical growing and harvest information. ## Growing conditions Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Water deeply during establishment and through dry spells. Pears flower in spring; this selection’s fruit set benefits from a compatible pollinator with overlapping bloom, so plan a second pear nearby if one is not already within pollinating distance. Rootstock affects mature size, and the rootstock used by a particular seller should not be assumed for every tree. ## Harvest The Franklin County profile lists a September harvest and describes the fruit as sweet, smooth, and firm. Ripening can shift with local conditions. Store picked pears cool and follow cultivar-specific ripening guidance before eating. ## Maintenance Prune in late winter to maintain a sturdy framework and remove damaged or crossing branches. Keep the root zone evenly moist but well drained, and monitor for fire blight and other pear diseases. The historical name Beurre d’Anjou is useful when comparing North American pear references, but European naming conventions have not been uniform.