All pear trees require a pollinator tree. To be a pollinator, the blossoms must be open at the same time and the pollen must be compatible with the pear tree producing the fruit.

The only sure-fire answer is to plant another pear that you know is a suitable, reliable pollinator for the one you've got. Even self-fruiters will yield better with a second tree nearby.

If you know what type of Asian pear you have you can do an internet search for “Asian pear pollination chart” to find a compatible variety. If you don’t know the variety, visit the nursery ...

Pear trees are a nice fruit to grow in the Midwest. The pears are tasty and good quality. They can be grown relatively easily.

Pears are one of the best fruits to grow in your front yard, your garden, or even a container (for dwarf varieties) on your property. This isn't just because pears are delicious. It's because caring ...

Pears are one of the most popular fruit trees to grow around the world and growing a pear tree in your garden allows you to harvest juicy and sweet fruits that surpass any you will find in grocery ...

However -- your tree is among those pears that are best with a pollinator. Many pears are self-unfruitful, meaning that two pear varieties flowering at the same time are necessary for good fruit ...

Callery pear trees include 26 cultivars. Although individual cultivars don’t usually produce fertile seeds on their own, insect pollination with other cultivars can produce fertile seeds which ...

Tree fruit growers in Central Washington say they’re worried that the April snow storm pelting the region could limit or slow pollination. TrendingComplaints surge about missed grass seed ...

Pollination is a key to the health of pear trees. With the bee population down, the best bet might be to buy or rent bees to do the pollinating.