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Red Bartlett Pear

Red Bartlett Pear

Red Bartlett pear combines smooth, sweet flesh with richly colored red skin. The aromatic fruits are useful fresh or preserved, and a compatible pollinating pear is needed for reliable production.

Tree size depends on rootstock, pruning, and training. Seasonal ripening dates also vary with the local climate. A compatible pear pollinator is required; the grower gives approximately 800–1,000 chilling hours.

Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and water during establishment and fruit development. Plan the spacing around the rootstock and intended training system.

Size
• Height and width depend on rootstock and training; verify the supplied tree’s rootstock before fixing spacing.

Hardiness
• A cultivar-specific USDA zone range is not supplied in this reference; verify local suitability before planting.

Best Uses
• Home orchard
• Fresh fruit production
• Edible landscape

Plant type
Deciduous Tree, Fruit Tree
Height
15'
Width
15'
Hardiness zones
5–8
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Spring
Flower color
White
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Red
Fruit color
Red
Soil
Moist well-drained
Landscape use
Fruit, Home Orchard
Fruit
Yes
Fragrant
Yes
Deer resistant
No
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No