Bartlett Pear Tree

It is critical to choose a location with well-drained soil that receives 6 hours minimum of direct, full sun when planting your Barlett Pear tree. The tree should be planted at the same depth it was in the container, with at least 15-20 feet of space in circumference to grow.  Bartlett pear grows best in slightly acidic, deep, heavy, moist, and well-drained soil. It will tolerate other types of soil but fruit yield may be less.  Bartlett is especially sensitive to salt.

Regular watering and fertilization are essential for the care of your Barlett Pear tree. Water the tree on a regular basis, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist. Fertilize with Gardner & Bloome 8-4-2 Organic Citrus & Fruit Tree and follow instructions on the package. Regularly prune the tree to remove dead or diseased wood and shape it as desired.

Bartlett pears do not fully ripen on the tree. Harvest mature pears in August while the skin is still green. Bartlett pears can be stored for 3-4 months in refrigeration.  Allow fruit to ripen at room temperature for a few days, until the skin starts becoming yellow.

Within 3-5 years of planting, your Barlett Pear tree should bear fruit. The pear tree bears large-sized green skinned fruit that is ready to pick in August. The fragrant fruit ripens to a golden yellow at room temperature and has a sweet, juicy flavor. This tree, in addition to producing delicious fruit, can also be used as an attractive landscape feature due to its glossy green leaves and delicate white flowers.

Q: Is this fruit tree self-fruitful? 
A: Yes, Bartlett is self-fruitful in most western U.S. climates, but it may be better to plant at least two pear varieties for the best fruit set.

Q: How many chill hours are required for the Bartlett Pear tree?
A: The Bartlett Pear tree requires 400-500 hours to produce fruit.

Q: What are chill hours?
A: Chill hours are the number of hours winter temperatures stays between 32-45℉ required for a deciduous fruit tree variety to produce fruit.

Q: How do I know how many chill hours are in my area?
A: UC Davis has a chill calculator that you can enter your County name in the station field then press View Data button to see the number of hours below 45℉. Go to fruitsandnuts.ucdavis.edu/chill-calculator to see if your garden gets the required $300-400 chill hours for 20th Century Pear.

Q: How do you ripen a green Bartlett pear?
A: Bartlett pears do not fully ripen on the tree. Harvest in August then let sit on the counter at room temperature for a day or two until the pear skin becomes yellow.
 

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