Comparison · crop
Pome fruits: apple vs pear
Compare temperate pome fruit tree crops.
| Dimension | Apple | Pear |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Tree fruit crop | Tree fruit crop |
| Scientific name | Malus domestica (syn. Malus pumila) | Pyrus communis (European pear); Pyrus pyrifolia (Asian pear) |
| Botanical family | Rosaceae (rose family) | Rosaceae (rose family) |
| Lifecycle | Perennial | Perennial |
| Common diseases | Apple Scab, Powdery Mildew | Fire Blight, Apple Scab |
| Common pests | Codling Moth, Aphids | Aphids, Codling Moth, Psyllids |
| Suitable soils | Loam Soil, Sandy Soil | Loam Soil, Sandy Soil |
Methodology
Descriptive dimensions (family, lifecycle, associated diseases/pests, soils) are read from each crop’s reference entry. No crop is ranked as “better”; agronomic outcomes are region- and system-specific.
Limitations
- Descriptive comparison only — not a yield, profitability, or suitability ranking.
- Associated diseases/pests and soils are typical, not exhaustive, and vary by region.
Sources
This article draws on the following authoritative sources. See our sources & methodology for how they are selected.
- [1]FAO — Food and Agriculture Organization (opens in a new tab)Authoritative
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Type:
- Intergovernmental organization
- Jurisdiction:
- Global
- Accessed:
- 2026-07-12
- Authoritative
- Type:
- Reference database
- Jurisdiction:
- United States
- Accessed:
- 2026-07-12