Bartlett Pear Tree

The Bartlett Pear Tree is an heirloom pear variety that is very popular all over the world. It has stood the test of time and is still the best all-round pear available. It has an excellent flavor and can be eaten fresh or used for baking and cooking. This is one of the easiest fruit trees to grow and if you are new to fruit-growing the Bartlett Pear is a great place to start. In just a few years you will be enjoying your own home-grown pears fresh or in baking. The tree can be grown from zone 5 to zone 8 and reaches 15 to 20 feet in height. Unlike most other pears the Bartlett Pear is self-fertile, and a good crop will be produced from just one tree, so this is the perfect variety of pear for small gardens.

• Best all-round pear for eating and cooking
• Self-fertile, so just one tree crops well
• Easily grown almost anywhere
• Classic heirloom variety
• Thrives in most soils and conditions

Grow the Bartlett Pear Tree in full sun, in any well-drained soil. It thrives in ordinary garden conditions, and although all pear trees can have pests and diseases from time to time, this heirloom variety is more resistant than many others – a perfect choice for growing pesticide-free fruit. No elaborate pruning is needed, and to get large fruits all you have to do is thin-out the clusters to one or two pears, when they are still tiny. Some simple training to create a vase-shaped tree will give the best ripening, especially in cooler zones.