Pyrus communis 'Tennessee' ~ Tenn Pear Size:7 GALLON Flowers best in part shade

Flowers best in part shade and rich

also known as Halesia carolina or Carolina Silverbell

Long slender raceme of dense white flowers bloom in late spring into summer

slightly arching grass-like foliage has a broad creamy yellow center with fine

Pyrus communis 'Tennessee' ~ Tenn Pear Size:7 GALLON Flowers best in part shadeTenn Pear is a fruiting deciduous tree with a vigorous upright growth that can be trained to open when young. The pears ripen to yellow with a red blush and smooth grit free juicy flesh that has an unusual tart sweet taste for a pear in late summer. Grows best in full sun and moist well drained soils. Tenn is a heavy producer with a tendency toward bi annual bearing, so if annual crops are desired thinning the tree early in 'on' years is important.