Bartlett European Pear

Pyrus communis ‘Bartlett’

The most popular pear in the U.S. and Canada, and also in Europe where its called Williams Pear. Usually self-fruitful and reliably productive, Bartlett is the quintessential “summer pear”, much anticipated for fresh eating.  It’s also the primary pear used to make the French pear brandy “Poire Willams”.

Fruit ripens in late August to early September, and can be stored if picked just as their stems snap when the fruits are pulled to a horizontal position. The large pears turn yellow with a pink blush as they ripen. Needs 500-600 chill hours to reliably set fruit.

USDA Zone: 5-9

Grow Height:  15′ (Semi Dwarf)

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: September

Pollination: Partially Self Fertile

Semi-Dwarf Rootstock: OHxF87

Read our Pear Growing Guide