The Kieffer Pear is a tough, vigorous, and highly productive pear variety prized for its adaptability and exceptional disease resistance. Originating as a hybrid between a European Bartlett pear and an Asian Sand pear, it produces large golden-yellow fruit with crisp, juicy white flesh. The flavor is mildly sweet with a distinctive pear aroma, while the firm texture makes it especially popular for canning, baking, preserves, and fresh use after ripening. This low-maintenance tree thrives in a wide range of climates and is one of the easiest pear varieties to grow.
Tree size: 15 – 25 ft tall (can be kept smaller with pruning)
Fruit size: Medium to Large (2 to 4 inches in diameter)
Harvest season: Late summer - Early fall
Chill hours: Approximately 350 – 400
USDA Zones: 4 – 9Pollination: Partially self-fertile, but produces heavier crops with a pollinator.