| 'Endicott' pear | |
|---|---|
 The Endicott Pear Tree in 1997 | |
| Genus | Pyrus |
| Species | Pyrus communis |
| Cultivar | 'Endicott' |
The Endicott Pear Tree, also known as the Endecott Pear, is a European Pear (Pyrus communis) tree,[1] located in Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts. It is believed to be the oldest living cultivated fruit tree in North America.[2][3][4]
- ^ Essex Institute (1878). Bulletin of the Essex Institute. Vol. X. Salem, Massachusetts: The Salem Press. p. 84. Retrieved 2008-08-11.
- ^ Postman, Joseph D. (2002-08-05). "The Endicott Pear Tree: Oldest Living Fruit Tree in North America". National Clonal Germplasm Repository – Corvallis, Oregon. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Archived from the original on 2008-05-11. Retrieved 2008-08-08.
- ^ Brown, Thurl D. (1978-11-13). "The Endicott Pear Tree". Danvers Senior Oracle. Archived from the original on 2007-09-24. Retrieved 2008-08-08.
- ^ Catling, Paul M.; Ernie Small (January 10, 2008). "Cultivated Pears in Canada: Past & Present". Botanical Electronic News (386). ISSN 1188-603X. Retrieved 2008-08-08.