{"product_id":"pear-bosc-european-semi-dwarf","title":"Bosc Pear Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eBosc Pear Tree produces one of the most elegant and recognizable European pears: elongated fruit with a graceful neck and warm cinnamon-brown russet skin. Beneath that distinctive exterior is dense, firm flesh with a honeyed sweetness and subtle spice. Bosc holds its shape particularly well, making it a favorite for poaching, baking, roasting, and grilling, while properly ripened fruit remains delicious for fresh eating and cheese boards. The tree’s white spring blossoms and richly colored harvest contribute ornamental value as well as food. Because Bosc pears are picked mature and allowed to finish ripening off the tree, they offer the home grower useful control over eating texture. For cooks, entertainers, and gardeners who appreciate fruit with both visual drama and culinary structure, Bosc is a sophisticated and hardworking orchard choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBosc grows semi-dwarf on OHxF333 rootstock and is suited to USDA zones 5–9, with a confirmed 500–600 chill-hour requirement. In suitable climates, harvest is typically during September. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil, prune for good airflow, and pick fruit while still firm so it can ripen evenly indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBosc requires another compatible pear for fruit set. The confirmed partner is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pear-bartlett-european-semi-dwarf\"\u003eBartlett\u003c\/a\u003e; another compatible European pear such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pear-d-anjou-european-semi-dwarf\"\u003eD’Anjou\u003c\/a\u003e can broaden the orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBosc Pear Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated pears with a graceful neck and cinnamon-brown russet skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, firm, honeyed, and subtly spicy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, poaching, baking, roasting, grilling, and cheese plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e September, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500–600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-dwarf on OHxF333 rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires another compatible pear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pear-bartlett-european-semi-dwarf\"\u003eBartlett\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pear-d-anjou-european-semi-dwarf\"\u003eD’Anjou\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest mature fruit while firm and finish ripening indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bosc was named in honor of French horticulturist Louis-Augustin Bosc, while “Beurré” refers to its buttery flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543606091889,"sku":"FT175","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FT175.jpg?v=1760134254","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/pear-bosc-european-semi-dwarf","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}