Seckel Pear

Seckel Pear

Pyrus communis 'Seckel'

Seckel is commonly called a Sugar Pear and although it isn't the prettiest fruit, it is one of the best quality dessert pears. It is small and yellowish brown with fine grained, smooth, and extremely sweet juicy flesh. It has a distinctive, spicy, rich, aromatic flavor and is also ideal for pickling, spicing and canning whole. This fruit ripens in September and the trees are productive, slow growing and reliable.

Seckel Pear Pricing

Item #	Description	Price
1274	Seckel Pear on Semi-Standard (OHxF 97/87) root, Medium 7/16-1/2" caliper grade	$17.99	Add to Cart
1584	Seckel Pear on Semi-Standard (OHxF 97/87) root, 2 year-Medium grade	$20.99	Add to Cart

Height 10-15 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Pyrus communis 'Seckel' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Seckel pears are one of the easiest to grow. The trees are very productive and spurry, and seem quite reistant to fire blight and other pear diseases.

A Little History about Seckel Pear Introduced from Europe in 1790. Seckel pears were planted up and down the road where Grandpa's farm was, because they were easy to take care of and pretty in the spring.

Pyrus communis 'Seckel' Characteristics & Attributes