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When to Plant Pear Tree in Balsam Grove, North Carolina (28708)

Location

Balsam Grove, North Carolina

ZIP Code

28708

USDA Zone

7a

Last Frost

Friday, April 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, February 27, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Pear Tree directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Pyrus communis
Days to Maturity 1825 days
Mature Height 72-240"
Spread 180"
Type Deciduous Tree
Fruit Size Large (3-4 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

240" apart

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Growing Pear Tree in Zone 7a

Pear Tree (Pyrus communis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Balsam Grove, North Carolina, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, February 27, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, April 10, 2026. Pear Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.