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Can You Grow Pear in Virginia?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Pears grow well here and are one of the easiest, longest-lived fruit trees for the home garden.
Plant zones
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Virginia first frost
Days to harvest
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.
Gardening in Virginia
Virginia ranges from Zone 5b in the mountains to Zone 7b on the coast. The Shenandoah Valley is Zone 6b-7a. Four seasons with a long productive growing window in most areas.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Pear in Virginia?
Pears grow well here and are one of the easiest, longest-lived fruit trees for the home garden.
What zone is Virginia?
Virginia spans USDA Zone 7a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Pears in Virginia?
See the planting guide for Pear — timing depends on your exact frost date.