Plant Database
Bosc Pear
Pear ‘Warren’
Pyrus communis 'Bosc' (also known as Beurre Bosc) is a classic European pear prized for its distinctive elongated, bell-shaped fruit and rich, spicy-sweet flavor. This vigorous, deciduous tree produces medium-to-large pears with a long, tapering neck and a russeted, golden-brown skin. Its creamy, firm, and crisp flesh holds its shape exceptionally well when cooked, making it the premier choice for baking, poaching, and tarts, yet it is equally delicious fresh. The tree blooms in spring with white, pink-anthered flowers and is partially self-fertile, though it produces heavier crops when planted with a compatible pollinator such as 'Bartlett'. With its upright, moderately fast growth and reliable productivity, it is an outstanding choice for home orchards and edible landscapes.