Max-Red Bartlett Pear Tree
Description
All the flavor of Bartlett with exceptional sweetness. Bright-red skin makes a dramatic addition to salads and other recipes. Tree grows rapidly and bears early. Sport of Bartlett. Cold-hardy. Introduced circa 1946. Harvest in August. Best pollinators: Starking® Delicious™ or Moonglow. See more recommended pollinators below.
Note: Not a suitable pollinator for Seckel pear trees.
Characteristics
Bloom Color | White |
Bloom Time | Early - Mid |
Fruit Color | Red |
Fruit Size | Large |
Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
Pollination | Pollinator Required |
Ripens/Harvest | August |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
Taste | Sweet |
Texture | Firm, Crisp |
Years to Bear | 3 - 5 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
4 - 8
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Pollination
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Planting & Care
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