Ayers Pear Tree

Buy Ayers Pear trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Ayers Pear, Pyrus communis ‘Ayers’, is a beloved Southern pear variety often called a Sugar Pear because of its very sweet flavor and juicy, tender texture.

Ayers produces medium-sized pears with golden-yellow skin and a pretty red blush when ripe. The fruit is excellent for fresh eating right off the tree, and it can also be used for baking, canning, desserts, preserves, pear butter, and old-fashioned Southern recipes. Compared with many hard Southern cooking pears, Ayers is better known as a sweeter dessert pear with a smoother eating texture.

This pear tree is a good choice for DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and nearby Gulf Coast areas. Plant Ayers Pear in full sun with well-drained soil and good air flow. It is a nice fit for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, homesteads, small farms, and family fruit gardens.

Ayers Pear is a great choice for customers searching for pear trees near me, Ayers pear trees for sale in North Florida, fruit trees near DeFuniak Springs, Southern pear trees for the Florida Panhandle, or a local plant nursery near me. Customers from DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Ponce de Leon, Bonifay, Chipley, Crestview, Niceville, Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and nearby areas can visit our nursery or call for current availability.

Well adapted to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates.

Quick Plant Details:

• Botanical Name: Pyrus communis ‘Ayers’
• Common Names: Ayers Pear, Ayers Sugar Pear
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Fruit Type: Southern pear / dessert pear
• USDA Zones: Commonly grown in Zones 6–9
• Chill Hours: Often listed around 300–350 chill hours
• Sun: Full sun
• Mature Size: About 12–20 feet tall and 10–15 feet wide, depending on pruning, rootstock, and growing conditions
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Flower Color: White spring blooms
• Fruit Season: Late summer, often August to September depending on weather and location
• Pollination: Partially self-fruitful, but better fruit production usually comes with another compatible pear nearby
• Good Pollinators: Bartlett, Kieffer, Orient, Pineapple, Moonglow, or another pear with overlapping bloom time
• Fruit Flavor: Very sweet, juicy, and aromatic
• Fruit Texture: Tender and smooth when ripe; softer than many hard Southern cooking pears
• Best Uses: Fresh eating, baking, canning, desserts, preserves, pear butter, backyard orchard, edible landscape
• Attracts Pollinators: Yes — spring pear blossoms attract bees and other pollinators
• Special Feature: Often called a Sugar Pear and known for good fire blight resistance

Local Pickup & Contact Information:
Available for local pickup only at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. We are not shipping at this time.

Wholesale may be available for qualified nurseries, landscapers, and qualified buyers. Contact us for current availability and pricing.

Advanced Nursery Growers
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Call: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com