Seckel Pear Tree

An antique dessert fruit since the 1700s, the Seckel Pear Tree (Pyrus communis 'Seckel') is a fruit-bearing tree that is beloved for its incredible fruit that are so sumptuously sweet that they're sometimes referred to as Sugar pears or Candy pears.

These honeyed beauties begin their lives in early spring when delicate, white blossoms welcome the new season and will ‘wow’ your neighbors with their pristine artistry. The local pollinators too will notice this floral display and hone in on the nectar resources!

As spring turns to summer, adorable little pears form, beginning their development as a vibrant green. The pears soon transform to greenish-golden tones with russet highlights and eventually take on a lovely, scarlet blush by mid-September. Each diminutive fruit is as alluring as it is delicious.

They may be small, but they make up for their stature with incredible flavor. Sweet and luscious, they’re often thought of as a dessert pear. They impart their incredibly sweet flavor with delicate, spicy undertones. The fine-grained flesh is an appealing, creamy white with just a hint of sunny yellow.

How to Use Seckel Pear Tree In The Landscape

Modestly sized, the vibrant green foliage and spring blooms make for an amazing ornamental specimen tree. Suitable for front landscapes as it is in the orchard setting, this is a great focal point anywhere it goes!

Shade seating areas, garden beds or patios, or set outside a window so you’ll always have one in view when you walk by or relax outside! You’ll be able to readily enjoy your spring blossom, cooling shade or keep an eye on your delicious gems as they ripen on the branches.

Ornamental European Pears are often seen in front yards, so a Seckel in your yard will not only provide that popular appeal but grant you a fall treat as well. Seckel is a reliable and productive tree that does best with a pollinator nearby.

Fantastic and sweet as sugar, these are commonly used as dessert pears for all your cooking and baking needs. Create smooth dessert sauces, and amazing preserves, jams and spiced pears! Of course, they’re luscious straight from the tree!

#ProPlantTips For Care

Fruit trees require full sun for the most vigorous growth and best harvest. Provide at least 6 hours of sunlight per day, favoring the drying power of the morning sun. Growing amazingly in USDA growing zones 6 through 9.

Displaying some drought tolerance, it’s best to protect your investment with regular watering during times of need, when fruiting and during the heat of summer. Young trees especially require consistent moisture until they’re established.

Preferring rich, loamy, well-drained soil, provide a good layer of mulch over your root system for better moisture consistency and insulation from heat and cold.

Prune to keep an open canopy so that both sunlight and airflow reach the interior. Head over to our Garden Blog for more Fruit Tree Planting, Fruit Tree Pruning and Fruit Tree Care tips and tricks can be found!

With some resistance to fire blight, fantastically aromatic, and generally hardy, this is exceptional in both form and flavor! Seckel Pear Tree is hard to beat so try a Candy Pear this year for a flavor sensation you won't soon forget at NatureHills.com!

Seckel Pear Tree Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take for Seckel 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 Seckel 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 Seckel 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 but will always have a larger harvest with a pollination partner. Seckel (Pyrus communis 'Seckel') is self-fruiting and doesn't need a pollinating partner, but will bear more fruit when paired with another pear tree.

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

When Should Seckel 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 first and last frost dates for your area with your local County Extension Office.

Harvest Times for Seckel Pears

Seckel pears are typically ready to harvest in September.

How Do I Find Seckel 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.