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Variety fit — Oregon

Can I grow Bosc pear in Oregon?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 7b and typical 2319 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Oregon’s main growing area (97031): zone 7b, ~2,319 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

The numbers

Bosc requirements vs. Oregon climate
Bosc chill requirement500–600 chill hours
Bosc hardinessUSDA zones 5–9
Oregon average chill (97031)2,319 hours (1,822–2,702 across 10 winters)
Oregon zone (97031)USDA zone 7b
USDA pomological watercolor of Bosc pear
Pyrus communis: BoscUSDA pomological watercolor, Ellen Isham Schutt, 1910 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

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Questions

Can I grow Bosc pear in Oregon?
Yes — Your zone 7b and typical 2319 chill hours both suit this variety.

Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Bosc pear — variety specifications — accessed July 2026