Bartlett Pear

Bartlett Pear

Pyrus communis 'Bartlett'

This fruiting tree that produces edible fruit in the home orchard or kitchen garden.

  • Fruit is produced reliably in Ontario's climate; well suited to home orchard and kitchen garden use.
  • Flowers in spring provide pollinator value before the fruit develops through summer.
  • Plant in full sun with well-drained soil.
  • Best in full sun with well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness Zone
5 – 5
Mature Height (meters)
5.0 – 6.0
Mature Spread (meters)
3.0 – 4.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Yellow
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Upright
Pollinator Friendly
Attracts Birds
Fragrant
Landscape Uses
Accent, Border
Growing & Maintenance Tips
More than one cultivar must be planted in order to facilitate the best pollination and subsequent fruit production.
Notes
Also referred to as Common Pear, European Pear, Pear. An English introduction from the 1700's and a true heritage cultivar. If the fruit is picked before it is fully ripe, it won't develop the grittiness common to old pears. The botanical name for Bartlett Pear has been updated from Pear x 'Bartlett' to Pyrus communis 'Bartlett'.

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