Hi folks, I normally hang out on the Composting forum but I have a fruit question. I'd like to grow a couple pear trees and am looking for good varieties. Anyone who lives around here knows we have clay soil, potentially hot dry summers and cold winters. I have some space if necessary so I don't have to have tiny dwarfs. They need to be relatively maintenance free, they're growing at property away from home and will not get daily care. So nothing requiring constant life support.

I need two for pollination, right? Do they have to be different varieties?

Dad grew dwarf fruit trees for many years and I have many fond memories of planting, pruning and eating. I have 3 peaches and 2 apples in my yard.

Suggestions?

Thanks!