Ayers Pear Tree – Pyrus communis Grafted Bare Root Tree | Sugar Pear Variety | Ready to Plant Southern Favorite | Fire Blight Resistant | Heavy Producer

Plant a Southern orchard favorite with this Ayers Grafted Pear Tree, also known as the “Sugar Pear.” This exceptional variety is prized for its outstanding sweetness, low chill requirement, and strong resistance to fire blight, making it one of the best pear trees for warm climates.

Ayers produces medium-sized pears with smooth yellow skin and a soft red blush when ripe. The flesh is juicy, sweet, and grit-free—perfect for fresh eating, salads, and home cooking. Ripening from mid-August through September, this tree provides a reliable late-summer harvest.

This is a grafted bare-root tree, ensuring true-to-type fruit quality and earlier production compared to seed-grown trees.

You will receive a tree similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Ayers pear tree
✔️ Grafted for quality fruit production
✔️ Bare root (soil removed for shipping)
✔️ Carefully wrapped roots for moisture protection
✔️ Planting instructions included

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Ayers Pear (Sugar Pear)
Botanical Name: Pyrus communis
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Grafted bare-root tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; water deeply after planting and during dry periods
Mature Height: 15–20 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 6–9
Chill Requirement: Low chill (well-suited for Southern climates)
Pollination: Benefits from cross-pollination with another pear variety
Container Friendly: Not recommended long-term

💡 Care Tip: Soak bare roots in water for 1–2 hours before planting. Plant at original soil depth, water thoroughly, and apply mulch to retain moisture while keeping mulch away from the trunk.