Pyrus communis 'Invincible' (Pear 'Invincible')

Cultivation

Grow in neutral, well-drained soil in full sun. This cultivar tends to be hardier and tougher than most. Flowers in 2 flushes -first crop is green & crunchy so suitable for cooking. Second crop is sweeter. First flowers may be damaged by frost.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildlife, Flavouring food and drinks, Specimen tree, Celebrations/Rememberance

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

Not toxic