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Bartlett Pear

Bartlett Pear

Pyrus communis 'Bartlett'

Grandpa's Choice™ Barlett Pear is the "gold" standard of pears. A favorite dessert and canning pear, it's large fruit has a smooth, attractive appearance that is highlighted by its golden color and classic shape. It is smooth, juicy and white fleshed, with just a bit of tartness. These long-lived trees are medium sized, compact, upright and highly productive early bearers of fruit that ripen in mid-August to mid-September.

Bartlett Pear Pricing

Item # Description Price
320 Bartlett Pear on Semi-standard (OHxF 97) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade $19.99 Add Add to Cart

Height

10-15 Feet

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Spread

8-12 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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Pyrus communis 'Bartlett'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Bartlett is one of the easiest pears to grow. It takes very little care in the backyard orchard. It seems like the less you do to it, the better the tree will survive. Bartlett is susceptible to fire blight so fertilize sparingly and prune only a little bit, if at all. There are a lot of abandoned Bartlett pear trees that outlived Grandpa! Bartlett partially self-fruitful and is an excellent pollinator for any other variety.

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A Little History about Bartlett Pear

One of America's leading commercial varieties that takes up 75% of all U.S. and Canadian production. Introduced from England in 1797. Grandpa may have grow some of the Bartlett pears that went into your baby food!

Pyrus communis 'Bartlett' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
Early blooming
Somewhat self-fertile
Fruit Characteristics
Large fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
Spurry habit
Upright habit
Average vigor
Very productive
Harvest Period
Late summer
Other Attributes
Very juicy
Grandpa's Choice™
Keeps well
Aromatic
Sweet
Very crisp
Site Requirements
Full Sun
Frost Resistant
Very hardy
Skill Required
Easy to grow
Uses
Cooking or baking
Canning or freezing
High dessert quality