Type
European pear, needs pollinizer
Pear variety
Bartlett Pear
The classic yellow pear, prized for fragrant, juicy flesh and excellent flavor when ripened off the tree. It is a leading choice for fresh use and preserving.
Season
late summer
Best for
fresh eating, canning
About Bartlett
Bartlett is the classic European pear, with a smooth yellow skin when ripe and sweet, aromatic white flesh. It is productive and widely grown, but is susceptible to fire blight.
Growing Bartlett Pear
Bartlett needs a compatible European pear pollinizer for reliable crops. Harvest while fruit is still firm and green-yellow, then ripen it off the tree, since tree-ripened fruit often becomes mealy at the center.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all pear, see the complete guide.
How to grow PearOther pear varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.