Purchased for the color & size. These are ok . Bottom half of shrubs are dead. Charle Brown shrubs
Bartlett Pear Tree
Bartlett Pear Tree
$111.75
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Pyrus communis 'Bartlett'
Choose Bartlett Pear if you want the classic fresh-eating and canning pear and can plant a compatible pollinator. The tradeoff: it needs orchard-style care, not just planting and ignoring.
Buy This If
- You want a familiar pear flavor.
- You will plant a pollinator.
- You can prune and monitor fruit.
Skip This If
- You only have room for one pear.
- Deer regularly feed unprotected.
- You want a privacy screen.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B | Bartlett brings spring bloom and useful fruit, but it reads more like an orchard tree than a formal landscape feature. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It is a fast-growing fruit tree when planted in the right exposure with steady moisture. |
| Maintenance | C+ | Plan on pruning, pollination planning, pest monitoring, and fruit cleanup. |
| Deer Resistance | D | Deer may browse tender growth and fruit, especially on young trees. |
| Small Space Fit | C | It can work in a yard with room, but it is not a tight foundation or patio tree. |
| Screening Value | D | As a deciduous fruit tree, it should not be counted on for privacy. |
Compare It To
Moonglow Pear Tree
Choose Bartlett Pear Tree for the classic sweet pear flavor; choose Moonglow Pear Tree if disease resistance and pollinating Bartlett are the bigger priorities.
McIntosh Apple Tree
Choose Bartlett Pear Tree if pears are the goal; choose McIntosh Apple Tree if you want a more familiar New England apple harvest.
Redhaven Peach Tree
Choose Bartlett Pear Tree for canning and longer orchard structure; choose Redhaven Peach Tree if summer peaches matter more than pear storage.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Bartlett only when the customer also plans for pollination, pruning access, and deer protection while young.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 16 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 15 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-8b |
| Spacing | 15 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, pyramidal |
Customers Usually Ask
Does Bartlett need another pear?
Yes, plant a compatible pollinator such as Moonglow Pear Tree nearby.
Is it good for canning?
Yes, Bartlett is one of the better pears for canning, preserves, and fresh eating.
Will deer bother it?
They can, especially on young trees, so use protection where deer are active.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-23001
