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Pear trees are mostly medium-sized, though some grow as shrubs. They grow in temperate regions, being native to Asia and distributed across Europe and the mountains of North Africa. Be aware that pears can take a few years or more to begin flowering and bear fruit.
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But once they start producing, pear trees are prolific and long-lasting! There are many different types of pears; some are best eaten raw, and some are best for cooking. Learn more about pear varieties in this guide! Pear, genus of 20-45 species of trees and shrubs, including the common pear, which is cultivated throughout the temperate zone in both hemispheres.
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The fruit is commonly eaten fresh and is used to produce an alcoholic beverage known as perry. Pear is the second most important deciduous tree fruit after apple, and it has been grown in Europe since prehistoric times. Pears belong to the genus Pyrus and probably originated near the Black and Caspian Seas.