Red Bartlett Pear Tree

For an elevated eating experience, try red-skinned Red Bartlett Pear (Pyrus 'Red Bartlett'). Grow Pear trees in your own space to enjoy the luscious taste of homegrown fruit. The Red Bartlett, known also as 'Max Red', was first discovered as a bud sport on a Yellow Bartlett tree in 1938.

Unlike other European Pear varieties, Red Bartlett fully ripens on the tree. These beautiful, highly pigmented pears are amazingly plucked and enjoyed, still warm from the sun.

They are incomparable as a fresh-eating pear. The exceptional flesh is juicy, sweet, and redolent of the world-famous Bartlett. These deciduous trees have several ornamental features. You'll thrill each spring to the profuse floral display of white blooms.

Young, bell-shaped fruit develops with dark red stripes that brighten to clear red as they mature. They are beautiful to look at, and their fruity-floral aroma adds to the enjoyment. Eat them fresh, or can them for use later in the year.

Best of all, this vigorous tree is hardy and long-lived. Beginners should take a good look at this variety. These gorgeous pears taste best fresh from your backyard orchard. Order your Red Bartlett Pear trees today.

How to Use Red Bartlett Pear Tree in the Landscape

Red Bartlett Pear trees are versatile, growing well in agricultural, suburban and urban environments. Urban pollution doesn't seem to be a problem for this amazing fruit tree. It's easy to keep fruit trees pruned to any size. All you need to do is spend a few minutes in summer tip pruning back to the height you want. Smaller fruit trees are easier to net and harvest.

Try them in a high-density planting with other varieties to cross-pollinate. Include other European Pears, or try a super-juicy, crisp Asian Pear tree. Create a hard-working hedgerow along your fence by planting 7 feet apart on center. You'll measure from the trunk of one to the trunk of the next. Join the Edible Landscape trend and reap the rewards with easy-care fruiting trees like Red Bartlett. You can't go wrong with this classic.

Red Bartletts are the beauty queens of the pear world. You'll think of a million ways to use this healthy fruit. Try them in salads, slaws, sauces, crisps, chutneys and preserves. They make a wonderful presentation on dessert plates.

#ProPlantTips for Care

Plant Pear trees in full sun for best results. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. You will also want a spot that has good air circulation. Avoid low-lying, frost-trapping planting sites that might harm the spring blooms. They prefer well-drained soil types, and won't tolerate standing water. Plant in a raised bed or mounded planting site to improve drainage, if needed.

Give a moderate amount of water on a regular basis. Apply a thick layer of mulch over the root system and spread it out to 3 feet past the canopy. Pull mulch back several inches all around the trunk for air circulation.

Tip prune to control size in the summertime. Our experts say to "Choose a size, and keep it there." Remove crossing or broken branches any time of year. Sculpt scaffolding branches to 45-degree angles in late winter.

Boost the quality of your food with homegrown fruit. As you can imagine, foodies and homeowners across the country are searching for these popular trees.

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Red Bartlett Pear Tree Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take for Red Bartlett Pear Trees to bear fruit?

Nature Hills Nursery sells fruit trees with mature root systems, and will often set fruit in their second or third years.

How Fast Do Red Bartlett Pear Trees Grow?

Pear trees are moderate growth rate plants and can add 12-18 inches and more per year in optimal conditions once they have established.

Where do Red Bartlett Pear Trees Grow Best?

Pear trees grow best in well-drained, fertile soil in at least 6 hours of full sun per day or more.

Do You Need 2 Pear Trees to Produce Fruit?

All Pyrus varieties have different requirements to set fruit. While a few varieties are self-fertile, you will always have a larger harvest with a pollination partner. Red Bartlett pollinating partners include:

• Beurre Bosc
• Blake's Pride
• Brandy
• Flemish Beauty
• Harrow Crisp
• Korean Giant
• Moonglow
• Potomac
• Red Clapp's Favorite
• Shenandoah
• Shinsui
• Yellow Huffcap

No room? Look into High-Density Planting techniques, or choose a semi-dwarf or dwarf fruit tree.

When Should Red Bartlett Pear Trees be Planted?

Bareroot Pear trees are best planted in the spring but container-grown Pear trees can be successfully transplanted all throughout the growing season as long as the ground isn't frozen and they are carefully watered as needed. Check for the first and last frost dates for your area with your local County Extension Office.

Harvest Times for Red Bartlett Pears

Red Bartlett pears are typically ready to harvest in late August or early September.

How Do I Find Red Bartlett Pear Trees for Sale Near Me?

Make your life easier and your yard happier by shopping for Pear trees at NatureHills.com online fruit tree nursery. You'll find a massive selection of fruit trees for sale, including many lovely Pear tree varieties!

Choose the right tree for your area by first finding your growing zone by entering your zip code in the field above the Plant Highlights section on our product pages. Narrow down your options by plant hardiness zone, sun availability, and size requirements.

Place your order, knowing it's backed by the Nature Hills Nursery product guarantee and protected by Plant Sentry™, which helps ensure regulated plant materials aren’t sent to prohibited areas.

Expect to receive your plants at the appropriate planting time for your growing zone when temperatures are safest.

What shipping options do you offer?

NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Red Bartlett Pear Tree for sale here at NatureHills.com!