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Pear 'Bartlett'

7-Gallon, Dwarf

Height: 8-10 feet tall.
Spread: 8-10 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Hardiness Zone: 5a.
Other Names: Pyrus communis 'Bartlett', Williams' Bon Chretien

Description:
A classic European pear variety known for its smooth, golden-yellow skin, juicy texture, and rich, sweet flavor. 'Bartlett' pears are medium to large in size and are widely regarded as the best for fresh eating, canning, and preserves. This dwarf tree is highly productive, easy to grow, and an excellent addition to home orchards.

Edible Qualities:
Pear 'Bartlett' is prized for its sweet, aromatic flesh that softens to a buttery texture when fully ripe. It is excellent for fresh eating and retains its flavor well in storage.

The fruit is most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Canning
- Preserves
- Baking
- Juicing

Features & Attributes:
Pear 'Bartlett' showcases lush green foliage throughout the growing season, followed by an abundance of fragrant white blossoms in early spring that attract pollinators. Its pears ripen in late summer to early fall, transitioning from green to golden yellow as they mature.

This is a deciduous tree with an upright, spreading growth habit. It is self-fertile but produces higher yields when planted near another pear variety for cross-pollination.

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Pear 'Bartlett' is suitable for the following landscape applications:
- Orchard/Edible Landscaping
- Home Gardens

Planting & Growing:
Pear 'Bartlett' will grow to be about 8-10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 8-10 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3-4 feet from the ground. It grows at a medium rate and, under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is self-fertile, but planting another European pear variety nearby can improve yields. Regular watering during dry periods and annual pruning help maintain shape and encourage better fruiting. A layer of mulch around the base helps retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Additional Characteristics:
- Late Summer to Early Fall Ripening
- Self-Fertile (Improved Yields with Cross-Pollination)
- High-Yielding
- Fragrant Spring Blossoms
- Excellent for Canning and Fresh Eating