Oregon ranks third for pears grown in the U.S. with 25% of the total grown. Bartlett, Comice and d'Anjou are the main cultivars grown in the state. There are 11,300 acres of pears grown in the Mid-Columbia region and 5,800 acres grown in southern Oregon near Medford. In 2012, the estimated value of the pear crop was $133 million.
Pears
Want to learn more about this topic? Explore more resources from OSU Extension:
Fruit trees
Related Content from OSU Extension
Have a question? Ask Extension!
Ask Extension is a way for you to get answers from the Oregon State University Extension Service. We have experts in family and health, community development, food and agriculture, coastal issues, forestry, programs for young people, and gardening.