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The Kieffer Pear is a hardy and productive hybrid of the European pear and Chinese sand pear, well-loved for its adaptability and reliable harvests. The tree produces large, bright yellow fruit with firm, crisp white flesh. The texture is slightly coarse, yet very juicy, with a mild, refreshing flavor. Kieffer pears are especially popular for canning, preserves, and baking, but can also be enjoyed fresh when fully ripe.
This variety is highly valued for its toughness and ability to thrive where other pears may struggle. It shows excellent heat tolerance, making it ideal for southern orchards, and is one of the most disease-resistant pears, including good resistance to fire blight. Kieffer pears typically ripen in late September through October, providing a dependable late-season harvest.
The Kieffer Pear tree grows to about 15–20 feet tall with a spread of 10–15 feet. While somewhat self-fertile, planting two trees or pairing with another pear variety will ensure optimal pollination and heavier yields.
Key Features:
Large, bright yellow pears with crisp, juicy white flesh
Mild flavor with a slightly coarse texture
Excellent for canning, preserves, and baking; can be eaten fresh when fully ripe
Vigorous, hardy tree with good resistance to fire blight
Produces fruit in late September–October (late-season harvest)
Mature size: 15–20 ft tall, 10–15 ft wide
Chill requirement: 350–400 hours
Hardy in zones 4–9
The Kieffer Pear is a time-tested variety known for its resilience, productivity, and versatile fruit, making it an excellent choice for both home growers and orchardists in a wide range of climates.
We only ship to the continental USA no shipping to California, Arizona, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Our plants ship bare root or with minimal soil in a bag. 5 gallon pots or larger they must be picked up at the nursery ( or call for special shipping arrangements to see if we can ship to you ).
The picture is an example and is not always the actual plant being shipped
