Pyrus communis 'Tennessee' ~ Tenn Pear Size:7 GALLON (4) Photo by David J

(4)  Photo by David J

COMPANION PLANTS: Lavender

Its feathery scale-like leaves are a bright gold-yellow that droop slightly at the end and holds its color well in winter

Whorls of pale blue flowers on airy pinnacles bloom through summer until the first frost

Pyrus communis 'Tennessee' ~ Tenn Pear Size:7 GALLON (4) Photo by David JTenn Pear is a fruiting deciduous tree with a vigorous upright growth that can be trained to open when young. The pears ripen to yellow with a red blush and smooth grit free juicy flesh that has an unusual tart sweet taste for a pear in late summer. Grows best in full sun and moist well drained soils. Tenn is a heavy producer with a tendency toward bi annual bearing, so if annual crops are desired thinning the tree early in 'on' years is important.