The Anjou pear tree (Pyrus communis 'd'Anjou') is a popular, hardy, and vigorous European cultivar known for producing large, egg-shaped, bright green (or red) fruit with mild, sweet, and juicy flesh. Typically growing 10–15 feet tall, these trees are ideal for home orchards, requiring full sun and consistent moisture to thrive. 
Key Characteristics & Overview
Fruit: Known for its green skin that stays green even when ripe, sometimes developing a faint red blush. The flesh is firm, fragrant, and excellent for fresh eating, baking, or storing.
Size: Generally grows to a moderate height of 10–15 feet with a similar spread, though some, like semi-dwarf, can reach up to 15–20 feet.
Pollination: While partially self-fertile, Anjou pear trees produce the heaviest, most consistent crops when cross-pollinated with another variety such as Bartlett, Bosc, or Comice.
Hardiness: Highly hardy, resistant to cold, and moderately resistant to fire blight.
Harvest Time: Late season, typically ready for harvest in late September or early October. 
Planting & Care
Site Selection: Prefers full sun (6–8 hours) and well-drained, fertile soil.
Spacing: Plant 12–15 feet apart to allow for proper growth.
Watering: Requires consistent, regular watering, especially during the first year of establishment and dry summer periods.
Pruning: Requires annual pruning in late winter to maintain an open,, healthy, and productive canopy.
Lifespan: These long-lived trees can live for 50 years or more under good conditions. 
Anjou pear trees are appreciated for their reliable, heavy yields and the long storage life of their fruit.