Type
European pear, needs pollinizer
Pear variety
Anjou Pear
A green winter pear with smooth, sweet flesh and good storage ability. It ripens after harvest and is versatile in the kitchen.
Season
fall
Best for
fresh eating, baking, storage
About Anjou
Anjou, often sold as Green Anjou, has a short egg-shaped form, green skin, and dense, juicy flesh with mild sweetness. It stores exceptionally well and usually has better fire-blight tolerance than Bartlett, though it is not immune.
Growing Anjou Pear
Plant a compatible European pear nearby for pollination, because Anjou is not reliably self-fruitful. Pick mature fruit while still firm, chill it after harvest, and then soften it at room temperature for best eating quality.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all pear, see the complete guide.
How to grow PearOther pear varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.