Common Pear
Leaf Characteristics
- broad, flat leaves
- simple leaves
- not lobed
- fine, double teeth
- all teeth same size
- shorter stem
- side veins near base larger than others
- symmetrical base
- rounded base
- smooth benearth, margins with rounded teeth
Fruit Characteristics
- other fruit (not cone, winged, acorn, or in pod or capsule)
- without husk or capsules
- loose, not packed tightly together
- fruit with seeds
- small seeds, 1/4" or less in length
- fruit round, 1" or more in diameter
- with grit cells
Common Pear
Pyrus communis
The Common Pear tree is a native of Europe and western Asia where it has been known and cultivated since ancient times. It is planted widely in the United States and now grows wild in many parts of the country. The smooth, gray-brown bark becomes scaly as the tree grows. The Common Pear grows well in moist soils. Over the years, workers have developed many varieties of this species. Tree cultivators in this country have used the Common Pear mainly for its fruit, with little interest in its meager potential as an ornamental. In Europe, however, cabinetmakers have used its light-brown wood in making various kinds of furniture.
Tree Size
height up to 40'
diameter up to 1'
Bark
Flower