Pear breeds & varieties
14 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SPyrus communis
Origin: GR, FR, BE
Buttery When RipeCultivar RichEuropean SpeciesFloral
SBartlett
Origin: GB, US
Canning StandardClassic PearJuicyMelting Ripe
SComice
Origin: FR, US
ButteryDelicateFloralFloral Juicy
SWilliams
Origin: GB, FR
Bartlett SynonymClassicGlobal CommodityJuicy
ABosc
Origin: FR, US
Bake And PoachElegant ShapeFirmFirm Dense
AConference
Origin: GB, NL
Elongated RussetEverydayFine FleshNorthern European Staple
AAnjou
Origin: FR, US
ButteryEgg ShapeGreen When RipeJuicy
AD'Anjou
Origin: FR, US
Anjou Label VariantFine FleshFine TextureGreen Ripe
APackham
Origin: AU
Australian OriginBumpy SkinExport StorageIrregular Shape
ASeckel
Origin: US
DenseIntense SweetPreserve FriendlySpicy
AConcorde
Origin: GB
Conference × ComiceElegantElegant ShapeFine Flesh
AForelle
Origin: DE, US
Crisp TenderGerman HeritageMild Sweet-TartRefreshing
BStarkrimson
Origin: US
AromaticBright Red SkinDisplay FruitRed
BBeurre Hardy
Origin: FR
ButteryFrench Butter PearHeritage DessertMelting