Bartlett Pear Tree | Classic Juicy Sweet Early Pear

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Bartlett Pear Tree

Pear ‘Bartlett‘

America's Favorite Pear · Perfect for Canning · Prolific & Fragrant

$189.00

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Description

The Bartlett Pear is the iconic, definitive pear for most Americans—synonymous with perfect pear flavor and aroma. It’s the most widely grown pear in the U.S., valued for its prolific yields, versatility, and the classic pear experience it delivers: juicy, sweet, and soft with a captivating fragrance when ripe.

The Classic Pear Flavor: Embodies the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity with a signature floral aroma.
Highly Versatile: Excellent for fresh eating, canning, baking, juicing, and making jams or pear butter.
Heavy & Reliable Producer: Known for its consistent and abundant harvests year after year.
Fast to Bear Fruit: Grafted trees often begin fruiting sooner than many other pear varieties.
Perfect for Home Preservation: Its flavor and texture make it the top choice for canning and preserving.

Quick Facts

Features:Foliage: Glossy oval leaves with fine serrations, dark green.Flowers: White blossoms with pink stamens (early spring bloomer).Pollination: Partially self-fertile (plant with Bosc or Anjou for best yields).Fruit: Classic bell shape with distinctive neck.Habit: Upright-spreading deciduous
Mature Height: 15-18 ft (standard), 10-12 ft (dwarf)
Mature Width: 12-15 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate (12-24" annually)
Light Needs: Full sun (minimum 6 hours)
Key Advantages:Benchmark pear flavor (16-18° Brix).Juicy, melting texture.Heavy annual bearer.Dual-purpose (fresh/processing)
Fruit Characteristics:Skin: Smooth golden-yellow with red blush.Flesh: Buttery white, tender texture.Flavor: Balanced sweetness with floral notes.Harvest: Late August to SeptemberBest Uses: Canning, preserves, fresh eating
Landscape Uses:Commercial orchards.Home fruit gardens.Historical plantings

Faqs

Q: How do I know when a Bartlett pear is ripe?
A: It ripens off the tree. Harvest while still green and firm. It is ripe when the skin turns yellow and the fruit yields gently to pressure near the stem, smelling fragrant.

Q: Why are Bartlett pears often sold firm?
A: They are extremely perishable when ripe and bruise easily. Shipping them firm ensures they arrive intact and can be ripened at home.

Q: Is it self-fruitful?
A: It is partially self-fruitful, but planting with another European pear pollinator (like Bosc or D’Anjou) will ensure a full, consistent crop.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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