{"product_id":"southern-bartlett-pear-tree","title":"Southern Bartlett Pear Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Bartlett Pear Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003elow-chill Southern selection\u003c\/strong\u003e that produces sw\u003cstrong\u003eeet, juicy pears\u003c\/strong\u003e with the familiar shape and flavor associated with Bartlett pears. The fruit has smooth green skin that becomes more yellow as it ripens, along with tender flesh and a rich, refreshing pear flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis variety was reportedly discovered growing on an old Louisiana homestead and is valued for its long flowering period, low winter-chill requirement, and improved suitability for warm Southern growing regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Bartlett pears are delicious for fresh eating and are also well suited for canning, preserves, baking, desserts, pear butter, and other homemade recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLANT DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Botanical name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyrus communis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Southern Bartlett’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pear type: Low-chill European-type pear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fruit size: Medium to large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fruit color: Green, becoming yellow as it ripens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Flavor: Sweet, rich, and very juicy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Texture: Tender with a smooth, pleasant texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Harvest season: Generally early to mid-August, depending on weather and location\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mature size: Approximately 15–20 feet tall and wide, depending on rootstock and pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sun requirements: Full sun with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Chill requirement: Commonly listed at fewer than approximately 400 chill hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pollination:\u003cstrong\u003e Self-fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e, but another compatible pear may improve production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Disease resistance: Moderate resistance to fire blight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Best uses: Fresh eating, canning, preserves, baking, desserts, and edible landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOLLINATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Bartlett is considered self-fertile, which means one tree can produce fruit without another pear variety nearby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, planting a second compatible pear is still beneficial when space allows. Cross-pollination may increase fruit set and help provide a larger, more dependable crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePossible pollination partners from our pear selection may include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Orient Pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Kieffer Pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Pineapple Pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Moonglow Pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Ayers Pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Hood Pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Flordahome Pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe trees must flower at approximately the same time to cross-pollinate successfully. Bloom overlap can vary with winter temperatures, spring weather, and location. Southern Bartlett’s extended bloom period may help it overlap with several Southern pear varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNORTH FLORIDA GROWING NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Bartlett is different from the standard high-chill Bartlett pear commonly grown in colder commercial pear-producing regions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts lower reported chill requirement makes it a more promising choice for North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and nearby Gulf Coast areas. However, it is not included among the pear varieties evaluated in the current UF\/IFAS Florida pear guide, so local performance may vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best results:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plant in full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Choose a location with well-drained soil and good air circulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Avoid low areas where cold air or standing water collects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Water regularly while the tree becomes established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Watch for fire-blight symptoms during warm, wet spring weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plant another compatible pear nearby when space allows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Bartlett has reported moderate fire-blight resistance, but resistant does not mean immune. Fire blight can still affect pear trees during favorable disease conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHARVESTING AND RIPENING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick Southern Bartlett pears when they are mature but still firm. Like other European-type pears, they generally develop their best flavor and texture when allowed to finish ripening after harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore freshly picked pears in a cool location and allow them to soften gradually. A pear is usually ready to eat when the flesh near the neck gives slightly under gentle pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLOCAL PICKUP, LIMITED SHIPPING AND WHOLESALE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost pear trees are available for local pickup at our nursery in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited shipping may be available\u003c\/strong\u003e for select smaller plants or trees. Please contact us before ordering if shipping is needed. Shipping charges are calculated separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWholesale availability may be offered to landscapers, farms, garden centers, and other qualified buyers. Availability and minimum quantities may vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Nursery Growers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1911 McLeod Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeFuniak Springs, FL 32435\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhone: (850) 391-2228\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmail: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@advancednurserygrowers.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfo@advancednurserygrowers.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advanced Nursery Growers","offers":[{"title":"3 GAL","offer_id":50053033885979,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 GAL","offer_id":51066187153691,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 GALL","offer_id":50474249715995,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 GAL","offer_id":51066187186459,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 GAL","offer_id":51268036198683,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/2976\/7239\/files\/southern-bartlett-golden-yellow-fruit-with-a-blush-of-red.png?v=1758340339","url":"https:\/\/www.advancednurserygrowers.com\/products\/southern-bartlett-pear-tree","provider":"Advanced Nursery Growers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}