Red Bartlett Pear Tree

The Red Bartlett pear tree was first discovered as a bud sport on a regular Bartlett tree near Zillah, Washington in 1938. A "bud sport" is a naturally occurring transformation that develops occasionally on fruit trees. The Red Bartlett pear has a very similar flavor to the Bartlett. The Red Bartlett pears are striped red, changing to bright red when picked. Smaller tree than Bartlett. Unlike many European pears, fruit ripens without cold storage, but fresh off the tree. Please refer below for more information on the Red Bartlett pear tree for sale. Considerations for Red Bartlett Pear USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Heirloom: Yes Uses: Fresh Eating Harvest Period: Midseason Low Chill: Yes Bloom Period: Early, Midseason Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period Origin Date: Washington 1938 Storage: 3 Months or More Rootstock: OHxF 87 Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.Mature Size: 12-16 ft.Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept. [TABS] Siz