Pirtle Nursery 3.74 gal. Potted Kieffer Pear Tree
The Pirtle Nursery 3.74 gal. Kieffer Pear Tree is a vigorous tree that produces medium to large fruit. It performs well in hot climates and is an excellent variety for canning, baking and preserves. The Kieffer Pear requires 300 chill hours and another European pear tree as a cross-pollinator, such as another Kieffer Pear or Bartlett Pear tree. This pear fruit tree has small, single white flowers that bloom in the spring, with fresh fruit that ripens during mid-fall. Kieffer Pears are susceptible to blight.
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- Includes 1 Kieffer Pear fruit tree in a 3.74 gal. pot and detailed planting instructions
- Ripens in mid-fall and requires a cross-pollinator
- Pear tree best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9
- Plant in full sun and space 12 - 20 in. apart
- Mature height is around 15 - 30 ft. tall
- 3.74 gal. size pot has actual size of 14.165L
- Produces medium to large fruit
| Brand | Pirtle Nursery |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| Annual/Perennial | Perennial |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Botanical Name | Pyrus communis 'Kieffer' |
| Container Size | 3.74 gal. |
| Features | The Keiffer Pear is a vigorous fruit tree with medium to large fruit. Requires 300 chill hours and cross-pollinator. Small white blooms in the spring and fruit ripens mid-fall. Mature height 15-20 ft., mature width 10-20 ft. USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. |
| Hardiness Zones | 8 (10 to 20 F), 5 (-20 to -10 F), 4 (-30 to -20 F), 7 (0 to 10 F), 9 (20 to 30 F), 6 (-10 to 0 F) |
| Harvest Season | Fall |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Mature Height | 15-20 ft. |
| Mature Width | 10-20 ft. |
| Maximum Time to Germinate | 0 days |
| Maximum Time to Mature | 3-6 years |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Planting Depth | 24 in. |
| Plant Life Stage | Plant |
| Plant Type | Pears |
| Product Height | 72 in. |
| Product Length | 13 in. |
| Product Weight | 27 lb. |
| Product Width | 13 in. |
| Recommended Planting Time | Spring |
| Recommended Space Between Plantings | 12-20 ft. |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Tree Mature Height Range | 13-18ft |
| Warranty | None |
| Watering Requirements | Moderate |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 638 |