This pear tree is called Buerre d'Anjou (or Butter of Anjou) because the fruit is a golden color in the fall and it has a buttery rich texture when ripe.

Buerre d'Anjou pear is a fast-growing tree that reaches about 10-12 feet in height and width. In the spring it bears white blossoms, and in the fall it is a heavy producer of golden, buttery fruit. The breeders of this this tree recommend planting a Bartlett or other pear tree nearby in order to enhance fruit production through cross-pollination.