Plant Quick Guide

Growing Zones:

7-9.

Mature Height:

15-20 ft

Mature Width:

12-15 ft

Sunlight:

Full (6-8 hours)

Spacing:

15-20 ft

Chill Hours:

150-300

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Flower Color:

White

Harvest Time:

Late July

Years to Bear:

4-7 years

Pollinator:

Semi-Self. For larger crop plant Hood, Orient, Pineapple, or Tenn

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AZ, CA, HI, PR

Pear Trees - Flordahome

Pyrus communis
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9.
$39.95
SKU: PEAFLO01G

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Description

The Flordahome Pear is a low-chill, heat-tolerant pear variety ideal for Southern orchards. Known for its smooth, yellow-green skin and crisp, juicy flesh, this early-ripening pear is perfect for fresh eating, canning, and preserves. Its reliable production and excellent disease resistance make it a top choice for growers in warm climates. Unlike many pear varieties, Flordahome thrives in regions with mild winters, requiring only 150–300 chill hours to set fruit.

Unique Features:

  • Low-Chill Variety: Requires only 150–300 chill hours, making it perfect for Southern growers.
  • Heat-Tolerant and Adaptable: Thrives in warm climates where other pears may struggle.
  • Sweet and Juicy Fruit: Produces medium-sized, yellow-green pears with crisp, flavorful flesh.
  • Reliable and Disease-Resistant: Offers excellent resistance to common pear diseases, including fire blight.
  • Early Season Harvest: Ripens early in the summer, providing one of the first pear harvests of the season.

Mature Size:

  • Height: 15–20 feet
  • Spread: 12–15 feet

USDA Hardiness Zones:

  • Zones 7–9

Care Instructions:

  • Light: Requires full sun for the best fruit production.
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained, loamy soil but adapts to a variety of soil types.
  • Water: Provide regular watering, especially during dry spells, to support healthy fruit development.
  • Pruning: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and encourage airflow.
  • Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring for vigorous growth and fruiting.
  • Pollination: Requires a pollinator such as Pineapple Pear or Hood Pear for optimal fruit production.

The Flordahome Pear is an excellent choice for Southern gardeners looking for a reliable, low-chill pear tree with sweet, juicy fruit. With its adaptability, early ripening, and disease resistance, this variety will provide years of delicious harvests.

More Information: Pear Growing Guide

Shipping

At Plant Me Green we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care. We ship your plants using FedEx Ground® the following business day after you have completed checkout.

We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions. 

If you have any questions concerning transit time for your order, please feel free to contact us at info@plantmegreen.com or toll free 855-817-5268.

Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.

How to Plant
STEP 1) First, decide on a planting location. Consider carefully what kind of sun, soil, and growing-space your tree or shrub will need.
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
Care Guide

In order to thrive, fruiting pears need sun and water. For the best results, plant in well-drained soil. Prune pears in late winter. In particular, prune in the middle of the tree to make room for air and light circulation.

Customer Reviews

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Maxine Jenkins
Peary Happy!

We are peary happy with our pear tree. It arrived in perfect condition and we planted it the next day. It is growing and we look forward to many years of watching it grow.

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Robert Blankenship
Have dead

Not looking good half dead when arrived planted same day hoping it makes it

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Judy Linker

The Flordahome pear is doing well. It arrived in good shape in spite of the UPS mix-up and spending 5 days in transit. Thanks! 🤩

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Ken Nelson

Tree look healthy

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Robert Kerns
As always!

Anything from here is always the best. A 3'-4' tree is always right at 4' or even a little over 4', the roots are beyond well-developed and the tree is ready to take off, mine is showing green with some new growth. The price with shipping was high enough that I almost didn't buy it, only previous good experiences swayed me. I could have bought 2 trees elsewhere for what I paid for this but I wind up losing a lot of "cheap" trees. "Buy once, cry once".