The article presents the results of a retrospective analysis of a collection of plants of the genus Pyrus L. (Rosaceae) in the arboretum of the Donetsk Botanical Garden for the period from 1965 to 2022. The largest number of seed samples of pear species came from introduction points in the 1970s. 25 species underwent introduction testing in collection plantings. Currently, the collection includes 11 species, 1 hybrid and 1 subspecies – 143 specimens aged 45–50 years. Most of the plants (81% of the total number of trees) are in satisfactory condition.

L.V. Kharkhota