📍 Tucson, AZ · Zone 9b · Last frost Tuesday, February 10, 2026
✏️ ChangeWhen to Plant Pear Tree in Tucson, Arizona (85721)
Location
Tucson, Arizona
ZIP Code
85721
USDA Zone
9b
Last Frost
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates
Direct Sow Outdoors
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Based on last frost Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · Zone 9b
Pro tip: Sow Pear Tree directly outdoors 6 weeks before your last frost date.
🌿 Plant Details
☀️ 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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Full Companion Planting Guide for Pear Tree
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🌾 Seed Saving Guide
🪴 Vegetative propagationPropagate vegetatively, not by seed
Pear seeds do not grow true. Propagate by grafting or budding onto compatible rootstock.
Cold-stratify pear seeds for 8–10 weeks if growing seedlings for rootstock purposes.
Raised Bed Planting Guides
A 4×8 bed fits 0 plants of Pear Tree. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Pear Tree in Tucson, Arizona? +
In Tucson (Zone 9b), direct sow Pear Tree outdoors around Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
What is the last frost date for Tucson, Arizona? +
The average last spring frost date for Tucson, Arizona (ZIP 85721) is around Tuesday, February 10, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 9b.
How long does Pear Tree take to grow? +
Pear Tree typically matures in about 1825 days from direct sowing. In Tucson, that means you can expect harvest around Tuesday, December 30, 2025 plus 1825 days.
Should I start Pear Tree indoors or direct sow in Arizona? +
Pear Tree does best when direct sown outdoors. In Tucson, sow directly around Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
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Growing Pear Tree in Zone 9b
Pear Tree (Pyrus communis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Tucson, Arizona, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, you should direct sow seeds around Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Your average last frost date is Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Pear Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.