Pear
Can I Grow D'Anjou?
D'Anjou is the winter pear — firm, subtle, and excellent for storage. It doesn't change color when ripe, so you check by pressing the neck. Green and Red Anjou are color variants of the same variety.
Growing Requirements
Chill Hours
800
Hardiness Zones
5-6-7-8
Harvest
September to October
Pollination
Needs pollinator (Bartlett or Bosc)
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About D'Anjou
D'Anjou is the winter pear — firm, subtle, and excellent for storage. It doesn't change color when ripe, so you check by pressing the neck. Green and Red Anjou are color variants of the same variety.
D'Anjou requires 800 chill hours — the number of hours between 32°F and 45°F during winter dormancy. Without enough chill, the tree may fail to flower properly or produce poor fruit.
⚠️ Common Challenges
Requires 2-6 weeks of cold storage to ripen properly; fire blight susceptible like all European pears.
❌ Common Misconception
Can I grow D'Anjou in Zone 9 or warmer?
No. While D'Anjou is listed for zones 5-8, it requires 800 chill hours to produce fruit. Warm zones like 9+ typically receive only 200-400 chill hours. The tree may survive but will not fruit reliably. Consider low-chill alternatives like Anna apple (200h) or Tropic Snow peach (200h) instead.
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Start Tracking Free →Chill hour data from Open-Meteo Historical Weather API. Variety information compiled from university extension services.