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Can You Grow Pear in Missouri?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

Pears grow well here and are one of the easiest, longest-lived fruit trees for the home garden.

Plant zones

3a–9a

Missouri last frost

early April

Missouri first frost

late October

Days to harvest

3–7 years

About Pear

Pears are among the most reliable and pest-tolerant home fruit trees — long-lived, productive, and less fussy than apples or stone fruit.

Plant in full sun; most need a pollinator, so plant two compatible varieties. Harvest slightly under-ripe and ripen indoors. Trees bear in 3-6 years and live for decades.

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Gardening in Missouri

Missouri has a humid continental climate. Kansas City and St. Louis are Zone 6a-6b; northern Missouri is cooler at Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a long growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Pear in Missouri?

Pears grow well here and are one of the easiest, longest-lived fruit trees for the home garden.

What zone is Missouri?

Missouri spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Pears in Missouri?

See the planting guide for Pear — timing depends on your exact frost date.