Kieffer Pear Tree

Buy Kieffer Pear trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Kieffer Pear, Pyrus communis ‘Kieffer’, is a hardy Southern pear tree known for strong growth, dependable production, and good fire blight resistance compared with many softer pear varieties.

Kieffer is a great choice for customers who want a tough pear tree for a backyard orchard, edible landscape, homestead, small farm, or family fruit garden. The fruit is usually large, firm, and crisp with a classic old-fashioned pear texture. It is especially useful for canning, cooking, baking, preserves, pear butter, pear honey, and other Southern recipes.

Kieffer Pear is not usually considered a soft, buttery dessert pear like Bartlett or Moonglow. It is better described as a firm Southern pear or cooking and canning pear. Some people enjoy it fresh when fully ripe, but it is most loved for kitchen use and dependable production.

This pear tree is a strong fit for DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and nearby Gulf Coast areas. Plant Kieffer Pear in full sun with well-drained soil and good air flow. It is a good option for customers searching for pear trees near me, Kieffer pear trees for sale in North Florida, fire blight resistant pear trees, fruit trees near DeFuniak Springs, or a local plant nursery near me.

Customers from DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Ponce de Leon, Bonifay, Chipley, Crestview, Niceville, Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and nearby areas can visit our nursery or call for current availability.

Well adapted to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates.

Quick Plant Details:

• Botanical Name: Pyrus communis ‘Kieffer’
• Common Name: Kieffer Pear
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Fruit Type: Southern pear / European-type pear / firm cooking pear
• USDA Zones: Commonly grown in Zones 5–9
• Chill Hours: Low to moderate chill; often listed around 350–400 chill hours
• Sun: Full sun
• Mature Size: About 15–25 feet tall and wide, depending on pruning, rootstock, and growing conditions
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Flower Color: White spring blooms
• Fruit Season: Late summer to fall, depending on weather and location
• Pollination: Often listed as partially self-fruitful, but better fruit production usually comes with another compatible pear nearby
• Good Pollinators: Bartlett, Moonglow, Orient, Pineapple, Ayers, or another pear with overlapping bloom time
• Fruit Flavor: Mild, old-fashioned pear flavor
• Fruit Texture: Firm, crisp, and sometimes slightly gritty; not a soft buttery pear
• Best Uses: Canning, cooking, baking, preserves, pear butter, pear honey, backyard orchard, edible landscape
• Attracts Pollinators: Yes — spring pear blossoms attract bees and other pollinators
• Special Feature: Hardy, dependable Southern pear with good fire blight resistance

Local Pickup & Contact Information:
Available for local pickup only at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. We are not shipping at this time.

Wholesale may be available for qualified nurseries, landscapers, and qualified buyers. Contact us for current availability and pricing.

Advanced Nursery Growers
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Call: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com