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.
Pricing
Height10-15 Feet
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Spread8-12 Feet
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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsBartlett 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 HistoryOne 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!
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Early blooming |
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Somewhat self-fertile |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Spurry habit |
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Upright habit |
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Very productive |
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Average vigor |
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Harvest Period
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Other Attributes
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Sweet |
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Very crisp |
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Aromatic |
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Very juicy |
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Grandpa's Choice™ |
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Keeps well |
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Site Requirements
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Frost Resistant |
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Full Sun |
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Very hardy |
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Skill Required
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Uses
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High dessert quality |
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Canning or freezing |
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Cooking or baking |
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