Bartlett Pear
Pyrus communis 'Bartlett'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 12-15 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Graft union 2-3 inches above soil line |
| Chilling hours | 800 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2021 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, loamy |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 5-7 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Tree |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | White |
| Fruit | Pome |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Taproot Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Grafting |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Edible |
| Companions | Apple, other pear varieties (needs cross-pollination) |
Where it came from
| Grower | Lowe's |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Lowe's |
Care
Requires regular pruning for shape and fruit production.
Maintenance
Prune in late winter while dormant.
Cleanup
Rake and remove fallen leaves to prevent disease.
Notes
Partially self-fertile but benefits from a pollinator.