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.

Height 10-15 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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.

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 • Average vigor • Very productive • Spurry habit • Upright habit	Harvest Period • Late summer
Other Attributes • Aromatic • Sweet • Very crisp • Very juicy • Grandpa's Choice™ • Keeps well	Site Requirements • Very hardy • Full Sun • Frost Resistant	Skill Required • Easy to grow	Uses • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking