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Bartlett Pear – Bartlett Pear (Pyrus communis ‘Bartlett’) Non-GMO – Open Pollinated – Organically Grown – Fruit Tree

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Bartlett Pear – Bartlett Pear (Pyrus communis ‘Bartlett’) Non-GMO – Open Pollinated – Organically Grown – Fruit Tree

Perennial (deciduous fruit tree)

Full sun

Full description

Bartlett Pear, also known as Williams Pear, is one of the most widely grown and beloved European pear varieties. This vigorous deciduous tree produces large, classic pear-shaped fruit with smooth green skin that ripens to yellow and has a sweet, aromatic, juicy flesh. Bartlett pears are prized for fresh eating, canning, baking, and preserving. Trees bloom in spring with clusters of white flowers that support pollinators before setting fruit. While seed-grown trees may not produce fruit identical to the parent, they are excellent for rootstock, breeding projects, or long-term orchard growing. Bartlett pear trees are long-lived and can provide fruit for decades once mature.

Full Growing information from seed:

  • Cold stratify seeds before planting (see stratification section)
  • After stratification, sow seeds ¼–½ inch deep in moist, well-draining soil
  • Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Germination may take several weeks and can be uneven
  • Provide full sun once seedlings emerge
  • Grow seedlings in containers or a protected area during the first year
  • Transplant young trees once established, spacing generously
  • Trees grown from seed can take several years to mature and fruit
  • Pruning helps establish strong structure and airflow
  • Pollination from another pear variety improves fruiting once mature

 

Stratification;

Yes. Cold stratification required.

  • Place seeds in a moist medium (sand, peat, or paper towel)
  • Store in the refrigerator for 60–90 days
  • Check periodically to ensure seeds remain moist and mold-free
  • Plant immediately after stratification is complete

 

Medicinal properties:

Bartlett pears have traditional and nutritional uses. The fruit is high in dietary fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, supporting digestive health. Pears have historically been used as a gentle remedy for digestion and hydration. They are considered cooling and soothing in traditional food-based medicine but are not classified as a strong medicinal plant.

Seed count: 10

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