Quick Facts
Botanical Name: Pyrus communis ‘Ayers’
Rootstock: Calleryana (Standard)
Mature Height: 20–25 ft
Mature Width: 18–22 ft
Recommended Spacing: 18–22 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preferences: Well-drained; adaptable
Overview
A sweet, soft-fleshed pear with excellent flavor and early ripening. Ayers is valued for productivity and cold tolerance.
Pollination Requirements
Partially self-fertile; produces heavier crops with cross-pollination.
Recommended Pollinators: Bartlett, Moonglow, Kieffer
Harvest Season
Early to Mid Summer (July–August)
Best Uses
• Fresh eating
• Canning
• Preserves
Tips for Success
• Harvest before fully soft
• Annual pruning improves fruit size