Kieffer Pear Tree
Description
Grow this robust tree (blight-resistant and bears young) with its big, yellow fruit as far North as Zone 4 and as far South as Zone 9. The perfect pear for canning and preserves. Pick your pears when still firm and yellow-green in color. Then store at 60-70 degrees F to allow pears to finish ripening. Self-pollinating. Harvest in mid-October.
Characteristics
Bloom Color | White |
Bloom Time | Late |
Fruit Color | Green |
Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | Mid October |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
Texture | Coarse |
Years to Bear | 4 - 6 |
Zone Range | 4 - 9 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
4 - 9
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best results.
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow pear trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.