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Pear, Bartlett Pyrus communis

A European pear with large yellow fruit and smooth, juicy white flesh. Fruit trees need a minimum of 6-8 hours sunlight daily, and need water. They are not drought tolerant. (Pollinate with a different European pear variety (excluding Kieffer)). (zones 5-7)

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Zones 5 - 7
Zones 5 - 7

Hardiness Zones: Zones 5 - 7
The Bartlett Pear can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. VIEW MAP

Fruit Tree
Fruit Tree

Type of tree:
The Bartlett Pear falls into the following type(s): Fruit Trees

12' - 20' High
12' - 20' High

Mature Height:
The Bartlett Pear grows to be 12' - 20' feet in height.

12' - 20' Spread
12' - 20' Spread

Mature Spread:
The Bartlett Pear has a spread of about 12' - 20' at full maturity.

Fast Growth
Fast Growth

Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a fast growth rate. [More about this.]

Full Sun
Full Sun

Sun:
This pear does well in full sun.

Various Soils
Various Soils

Soil:
The Bartlett pear grows best in slightly acidic, deep, heavy, moist, but well drained soil. Other soil types are tolerated, but may produce a lighter crop. Pear trees are especially sensitive to salt.

Oval Shape
Oval Shape

Shape:
This pear has oval, rounded shape.

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Attributes:
America's favorite pear. A vigorous, long lived tree bearing large, flavorful, yellow fruit. Good for eating fresh, canning or preserves

Description:
A European pear with large yellow fruit and smooth, juicy white flesh. Fruit trees need a minimum of 6-8 hours sunlight daily, and need water. They are not drought tolerant. (Pollinate with a different European pear variety (excluding Kieffer)). (zones 5-7)

Wildlife Value:
The fruit of pear trees are attractive to birds, squirrels.

Height Variations:
The standard grows to 20', and dwarf grows to 12' - 15' in height.

Spread Variations:
Standard spread grows to 20', semi-dwarf grows to 12'-15', and dwarf grows to a 10' spread.

Moisture:
The Bartlett pear prefers moist, well drained soil. It does best when provided with adequate water, but will tolerate both drought and floods.

Leaves:
This pear's simple, glossy green leaves alternate on the twig. They grow up to 3" long, are thick with slight midrib curves folding the edges inwards. They have fine teeth on the margin.

Flower Color:
white

Bloom Time:
Early to mid-season.

Fruit Description:
Large, golden yellow skin, brownish red blush, classic shape with smooth, white flesh. Harvest from mid-August to mid-September.