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When to Plant Pear Tree in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (29464)

Location

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

ZIP Code

29464

USDA Zone

9a

Last Frost

Friday, February 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, January 9, 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 9a

Pear Tree (Pyrus communis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, January 9, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, February 20, 2026. Pear Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.