Bartlett, Red Blushing

Pear Trees

Origin:

1700s England.  Imported to America around 1800.

Description:

The most well know European Pear for a reason.  Sweet spicy flavor, fine texture and good keeping quality’s make it a great pear to grow.  This is beautiful Red Blushing Strain of Bartlett is Fireblight resistant.

  • Uses: Fresh Eating, Cooking, Caning Wine
  • Flavor: Sweet, Spicy
  • Fruit Size: Medium
  • Pollination: Partially Self-Fertile
  • Ripens: Mid-August-September, Dose not require additional ripening after harvest.
  • Keeps 2-3 Months in Cold Storage
  • Fireblight:  – Resistant
  • USDA Zones: 5-8