Parker Pear

Pretty drifts of snowy white flowers with purple anthers, the unique green Parker Pear Tree (Pyrus 'Parker') features a deep burgundy-bronze blushed fruit where the sun kisses them! Ripening in the summer months to early fall, you'll love picking a fresh ripe, sun-warmed Pear right off your tree! You heard that right!

While most Pears must be picked when green and then ripened on a counter or brown paper bag, Parker seems to be just fine when picked fully tree-ripened! Parker does not have many issues with core rot like other Pear varieties! Picking at the green/ripe stage is best as they will keep the longest when refrigerated.

Parker Pear has a compact vase-shaped form and canopy that was introduced by the University of Minnesota in 1934, making it just shy of being an heirloom! Parker Pear Trees grow about 15-20 feet in height but can be pruned smaller as needed to fit your property.

Very cold-hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 8, Parker features lush dark green, glossy pointy leaves that take on a deep purple fall color to accent the bronzed purple blushed fruit! Versatile with a superb crunch, juiciness, and flavor, Parker is good for fresh eating and baking, and when picked before they're ripe, Parker Pears store very well!

Planting and Application:

Parker Pear Tree is a gorgeous specimen in its own right! From the clouds of blooms, beautiful glossy leaves, fall color, and luscious fruit, Parker holds its own in the landscape as an edible ornamental tree! Often grown as a shade tree, as a front yard lawn tree, or as an Espalier conversation piece anywhere in the sun!

Pollinating with the Luscious Pear for the best yield, so you'll need some room for both trees! Try planting one to shade a side yard and your Parker Pear as a front yard specimen for all the neighborhood to drool over! Or try high-density planting techniques or groupings for backyard shade! Just don't be sitting under your trees when it's harvest time. But you'll love lounging beneath them in the spring as the bees buzz and in their shade during the summer months!

• Green Fruit Turns Purple/Bronze In The Sun
• Sweet & Juicy Mid/Late-Season Fruit
• Ripens On & Off The Tree!
• Glossy Foliage & Purple Fall Color
• Specimens, Shade Trees, Lush Accents & Edible Landscaping

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Pear trees need full sun, this variety is considered a mid-size tree. Provide at least 6 hours of sunlight per day, favoring the drying power of the morning sun. Plant in a well-enriched, organically enhanced site that has loamy, well-drained soil. A generous layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill. Situated in an area that is protected from frost pockets and with good air circulation.

Provide ample water, deeply saturating the root ball, especially for your young tree while it becomes established, not allowing it to dry out between waterings. Once established, you can reduce your watering to moderate, yet consistent moisture during the heat of summer and when fruiting.

For best results, fertilize your tree regularly with Dr. Earth Fruit Tree Fertilizer or a good organic, slow-release fertilizer. Add Nature Hills Root Booster while planting for a life-long symbiotic relationship with the tiny feeder roots.

Keep it smaller for smaller yards with annual summer pruning. That way you'll have no problem accommodating Parker and its pollinator! Prune to keep an open canopy so that both sunlight and airflow reach the interior.

• Full Sun For The Most Blooms & Fruit
• Well-Drained Enriched, Mulched Soil
• Regular Moisture Access
• Prune When Dormant
• Cold-Hardy European Pear Tree

Parker Pear Tree will delight you all growing season! From its white blossoms to its bronzy purple fruit and fall color! Order yours today at Nature Hills Nursery!

Pear Tree Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take for Parker Pear Trees to bear fruit?

Nature Hills Nursery sells fruit trees with mature root systems, and will often set fruit in their second or third years.

How Fast Do Parker Pear Trees Grow?

Pear trees are moderate growth rate plants and can add 12-18 inches and more per year in optimal conditions once they have been established.

Where do Parker Pear Trees Grow Best?

Pear trees grow best in well-drained, fertile soil in at least 6 hours of full sun per day or more.

Do You Need 2 Pear Trees to Produce Fruit?

All Pyrus varieties have different requirements to set fruit. While a few varieties are self-fertile but will always have a larger harvest with a pollination partner. The Parker is not self-fruiting and needs a pollinating partner like the Luscious.

When Should Parker Pear Trees Be Planted?

Bareroot Pear trees are best planted in the spring but container-grown Pear trees can be successfully transplanted all throughout the growing season as long as the ground isn't frozen and they are carefully watered as needed. Check for the first and last frost dates for your area with your local County Extension Office.

What shipping options do you offer?

NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Parker Pear Tree for sale here at NatureHills.com!