Bartlett Pear (European Pear) is one of the sweatiest pears. It blooms white flowers in early-mid spring followed by medium-large yellow-gold oval shaped pears. The flesh is creamy white, juicy and very sweet. It is perfect for eating fresh or for canning, baking, preserves. It is requires pollination and can be pollinated through any pear tree that blooms at the same time. Fruits will be ready to harvest in August to September. Annually pruning and thinning is essential to maintain the health, shape and to ensure good yield of the crop. Plant it in full sun and well-drained soil. It matures to 12-20ft tall and wide.
Bloom Color: White Bloom Time: Early - Mid Chill Hours: 800 Fruit Color: Yellow Fruit Size: Large Ripens/Harvest: August-September Shade/Sun: Full Sun Soil Composition: Loamy Soil Moisture: Well Drained Soil pH Level: 6.0 - 7.0 Taste: Spicy Texture: Smooth, Firm Years to Bear: 4 - 6 Zone Range: 5 - 8 Pollination: Pollination preferred with D'Anjou, Bosc, Comice, Blake's Pride, Starking Delicious, Moonglow, Beurre Bosc, or Stark Honeysweet