{"product_id":"southern-queen-pear-tree-for-sale","title":"Southern Queen Pear (Pyrus hybrid 'Southern Queen') – Low-Chill Southern Pear Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Queen Pear\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pyrus hybrid 'Southern Queen') – Low-Chill Southern Pear Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy Southern Queen Pear trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers for a beautiful, productive pear tree with classic Southern fruit flavor and strong landscape value. Southern Queen Pear, botanically listed as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyrus hybrid 'Southern Queen'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a Southern-adapted pear believed to have originated in south Mississippi. It is known for large, bell-shaped fruit, creamy yellow flesh, russet to bronze skin, and excellent resistance to fire blight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Queen Pear produces attractive white blooms in spring, adding seasonal beauty to the orchard and helping attract bees and other pollinators. After bloom, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyrus hybrid 'Southern Queen'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e develops large pears with a traditional pear shape. The fruit is often described as sweet, aromatic, juicy, and flavorful, making it useful for fresh eating, preserves, pear honey, baking, canning, and homestead kitchens. When fruit is thinned properly, Southern Queen Pear can produce very large pears. Some growers report fruit reaching close to one pound in good conditions. Sources list Southern Queen as a large-fruited, Southern-origin pear with bronze or russet coloring when ripe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tree has a vigorous, deciduous growth habit and makes a good choice for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, wildlife plantings, homestead gardens, and Southern fruit tree collections. Southern Queen Pear generally grows about 12–20 feet tall and wide, but it can be maintained smaller with regular pruning. The green foliage gives the tree a clean orchard appearance through the growing season, and the fruit provides excellent edible and wildlife value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell adapted to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates. Southern Queen Pear is a good choice for customers needing a pear tree for North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and Gulf Coast landscapes. It is often recommended for Zones 6–9 or 8A–9A depending on the nursery source, and it needs another early-blooming pear nearby for best pollination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomers in DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and the Gulf Coast searching for Southern Queen Pear trees for sale, low-chill pear trees, fire blight resistant pear trees, backyard orchard trees, edible landscape plants, wildlife pear trees, or fruit trees near me will appreciate the beauty, productivity, and Southern garden performance of Southern Queen Pear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomers searching for Southern Queen Pear trees for sale, Southern pear trees, low-chill pear trees, pear trees for North Florida, fruit trees for the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama fruit trees, and backyard orchard plants will appreciate the reliability, beauty, and performance of Southern Queen Pear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Southern-adapted pear variety believed to have originated in south Mississippi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Produces large, bell-shaped pears with creamy yellow flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Attractive russet to bronze fruit color when ripe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Excellent for fresh eating, canning, preserves, baking, and pear honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Very resistant to fire blight, a major advantage for Southern pear growers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Excellent choice for North Florida and Florida Panhandle orchards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Well suited for South Alabama gardens, Gulf Coast landscapes, and homestead plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Great pear tree for edible landscapes, wildlife plantings, and local nursery pickup customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pyrus hybrid 'Southern Queen'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Queen Pear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deciduous fruit tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to fast once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 12–20 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 12–20 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChill Hours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate chill; often grown successfully in warm Southern climates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun, at least 6–8 hours daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-drained soil; avoid wet, poorly drained locations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate; keep evenly watered while establishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Commonly listed for Zones 6–9 or 8A–9A depending on source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late summer to early fall, often around August depending on weather and location\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilization Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertilize in spring as new growth begins; avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prune while dormant to shape the tree, remove crossing limbs, improve airflow, and manage height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Queen Pear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneeds a pollinator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for best fruit production. Plant it with another compatible early-blooming pear variety to improve fruit set, increase yields, and produce more consistent harvests. Advanced Nursery Growers has previously listed pollinator options such as Bartlett, Orient, and Moonglow for Southern Queen Pear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Bartlett Pear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Orient Pear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Moonglow Pear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Southern Bartlett Pear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Acres Home Pear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tennessee Pear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Other early-blooming pear varieties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits of Cross-Pollination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Improved fruit set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Increased yields\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Larger fruit potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Better fruit quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• More consistent harvests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stronger orchard performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• More pollinator activity in spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Backyard orchards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Edible landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• North Florida home gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Florida Panhandle fruit gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• South Alabama orchards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Gulf Coast landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Homestead gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Wildlife plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Farm market plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pear tree collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Local nursery pickup customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Backyard Orchards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Edible Landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Home Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pollinator Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Homestead Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Wildlife Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cottage Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Farm Markets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• U-Pick Farms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Specimen Plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fruit Tree Collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Small Orchard Plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Wildlife Planting \u0026amp; Habitat Trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy From Advanced Nursery Growers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Nursery Growers is a retail and wholesale nursery in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, offering plants selected for North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and Gulf Coast growing conditions. We focus on plants that perform well in Southern gardens and Southern landscapes. Local customers searching for pear trees near me, low-chill pear trees in North Florida, fruit trees for sale in the Florida Panhandle, wildlife pear trees, or South Alabama backyard orchard trees can shop with confidence knowing our plant selections are chosen for this region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Southern Queen Pear grow well in North Florida?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Southern Queen Pear is a Southern-adapted pear that can grow well in North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates when planted in full sun with well-drained soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow big does Southern Queen Pear get?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Queen Pear generally grows about 12–20 feet tall and wide, but it can be maintained smaller with regular pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Southern Queen Pear need a pollinator?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Southern Queen Pear needs another early-blooming pear variety nearby for best fruit production. Good pollinator choices include Bartlett, Orient, Moonglow, Southern Bartlett, Acres Home, and Tennessee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen does Southern Queen Pear fruit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Queen Pear typically ripens in late summer to early fall, often around August depending on weather, location, and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Southern Queen Pear taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Queen Pear is known for flavorful, aromatic pears with creamy yellow flesh. The fruit is good for fresh eating, baking, canning, preserves, and pear honey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Southern Queen Pear fire blight resistant?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Queen Pear is known for very good fire blight resistance, which is an important trait for pear trees in warm, humid Southern climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I pick up Southern Queen Pear locally?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Advanced Nursery Growers offers local nursery pickup in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo you ship plants?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant: We are not shipping plants at this time. Please only place an order if you plan to pick up your plants at our nursery location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Pickup Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant: We are not shipping plants at this time. Please only place an order if you plan to pick up your plants at our nursery location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomers searching for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Southern Queen Pear trees near me\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Low-chill pear tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fire blight resistant pear tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pear tree for North Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pear tree for Florida Panhandle gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• South Alabama fruit trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Wildlife pear tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Backyard orchard fruit trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fruit trees for sale near DeFuniak Springs FL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Local nursery pickup fruit trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plants for Southern gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewill find Southern Queen Pear to be an excellent choice for Southern gardens, landscapes, orchards, wildlife plantings, and sustainable outdoor spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advanced Nursery Growers","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45013706211611,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":51267972956443,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 GAL","offer_id":52092738568475,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/2976\/7239\/files\/Southern_Queen_Pear_tree_for_sale_at_Advanced_Nursery_Growers_in_DeFuniak_Springs_Florida.png?v=1781497951","url":"https:\/\/www.advancednurserygrowers.com\/products\/southern-queen-pear-tree-for-sale","provider":"Advanced Nursery Growers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}