IFAS Extension
Agriculture
Abstract
Pears are a great tree to grow for an edible landscape or fruit garden. However, pears are not adapted to all areas in Florida, and only a few cultivated varieties will grow well here. Many plantings are just a few trees in backyards. This publication will provide information to help homeowners select and grow pears successfully in Florida.
About this Publication
This document is HS1393, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences. Original publication date November 2020. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication.
How to Cite
Sarkhosh, A., Popenoe, J., & Huff, D. (2020). The Pear (Pyrus spp.) in Florida Home Gardens. EDIS, 2020(6). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-hs1393-2020
Authors
Juanita Popenoe
County agent
University of Florida
emeritus multi-county commercial fruit production agent IV, Ph.D., UF/IFAS Extension Lake County
Ali Sarkhosh
Specialist
University of Florida
associate professor and Extension specialist, fruit crops, UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences, Gainesville, FL
Dustin Huff
staff
University of Florida
biological scientist, UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences
Publication #HS1393
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Disclaimers
Use pesticides safely. Read and follow directions on the manufacturer's label.