Pyrus communis 'Keiffer' ~ Keiffer Pear - Delivered By ServeScape

Pyrus communis 'Kieffer'

Kieffer Pear

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**Dormancy Note - This plant is currently dormant for the winter! It is available for purchase! Your delivered plant may be dormant, or showing very little top growth. However, you can still plant! These plants are putting all their energy into root production, so they will be ready to thrive in the spring! If you have any issues with your plant the following peak season, you can fill out our return request form to request a replacement plant.

The Kieffer pear is a popular variety of pear tree that is known for its hardiness and versatility. Here's everything you need to know about Kieffer pears:

  1. Appearance: Kieffer pears are medium to large in size and have a round, slightly bell-shaped appearance. The skin is thick and rough, with a greenish-yellow color that may have a reddish blush.

  2. Taste and Texture: Kieffer pears are not typically eaten fresh as they have a coarse and grainy texture. However, they are excellent for cooking, canning, and baking. When cooked, they become tender and develop a sweet and tangy flavor.

  3. Harvesting: Kieffer pears are usually harvested in late summer or early fall, depending on the region. It's important to pick them when they are still firm and slightly green, as they will continue to ripen off the tree.

Type: 

Tree

Height: 

12’ - 20’

Spread: 

10’ - 20'

Spacing: 

15’

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

4 - 9

Culture: 

Full Sun

Bloom Color: 

White

Season of Interest: 

SpringFall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  High Maintenance. Needs regular watering.  Peaches have a lot of pest and disease issues and need regular spraying to ensure good crop.  Potential pests include tree borer, fruit moth, root nematodes, and aphids.   Late spring frosts can severely damage flower buds.  Fallen fruit can be messy if not harvested.

 LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, BordersWildlife GardenNaturalized AreasPonds and Streams, Edible Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: RosemaryStrawberry, Pomegranate 

IMAGE: Image: Photo by Gary Owens, Fall colorCC BY 2.0

* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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