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Beurre d'Anjou Pear tree

Owner: Menzel

Location:  Snohomish, WA, United States

Age:Planted in about 1920
Age of this tree:105 years
Soil:Glacial till 
Climate at this location:8a/8b
Pruning:Rehabilitating after 10+ years neglect; biannual pruning
Tree form:Half-standard
Height:Taller than 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Medium crops
Growth:Not specified
Herbicides:Un-treated
Pesticides:Un-treated

Season records for this tree

  • 2024

    Spring blossom: 9 April
    Cedar-apple rust: Mild attack
  • 2023

    Spring blossom: 26 April
    Harvest: 1st week September  20kg / 44lbs
    Cedar-apple rust: Severe attack