Fact sheet: Hood Pear by kathywarner Posted: May 29, 2017 Pyrus communis ‘Hood’ Pears are placed in the Rose family (Rosaceae), subfamily Pomoideae along with apple and quince. The genus Pyrus is composed of about 22 species, found in Asia, Europe, and northern Africa. Two… Read More Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes Tags: demonstration garden, fruit, pear, Pyrus communis 'Hood'