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The Kieffer Pear Tree (Pyrus communis × Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Kieffer’) is one of the toughest, most reliable pear varieties available, prized for its exceptional disease resistance, heavy production, and adaptability across a wide range of climates. This classic European–Asian hybrid pear, often referred to as a Sand Pear, produces large golden-yellow fruit with a crimson blush and crisp, juicy white flesh with a firm, coarse texture ideal for canning, baking, preserves, and cooking.
Kieffer pears are traditionally harvested firm and then stored in a cool place, where they gradually sweeten and mellow as they ripen, developing improved flavor over time. Nearly immune to fire blight, this variety is a favorite in regions where other pear trees struggle. The tree itself is vigorous, extremely hardy, and long-lived, making it an excellent choice for home orchards, food plots, and low-maintenance plantings.
Requiring 350–400 chill hours, Kieffer performs well in USDA Zones 5–9 and ripens during September–October, aligning perfectly with fall planting and hunting season food availability. While Kieffer benefits from a pollinator for maximum yields, it is known for early bearing, with new trees producing fruit in just 2–3 years under proper care. For growers seeking a dependable, fireblight-resistant pear tree with consistent fall harvests, the Kieffer Pear Tree remains a proven standout.
Required Chill hours: 350-400
| Height |
20' - 30' |
| Spread |
10' - 20' |
| Tree Form |
Modified Leader |
| USDA Zone |
5 - 9 |
| Blooms |
February - March |
| Drops Fruit or Nuts |
September - October |
| Soil |
Adapted to upland, well drained, sandy clay or loam. Can handle wet soil only if seasonal and well drained |
| Soil pH |
Pollinator suggested for best fruit production |
| Light requirements |
Full Sun |
| Pollination |
Self-fertile, grafted. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
| Suggested Pollinators |
Plant more than one for better yield |
| Age shipped & Size shipped |
1.5 Year Old & 18 – 36+ inches |