Medium-sized fruit treeDescription: Large, yellow fruits produced in late summer; flesh smooth, firm, white and juicy with a spicy flavorHabit: Grows 16-20' high; grafted onto a semi-dwarfing rootstock (OHxF97); fast-growing and very productive; susceptible to fire blightCulture: Prefers full sun and even moisture; space trees 20' apart; self-fertile; excellent pollinator for other pear varieties; requires 800 chill hours (between 32-45Adeg)Hardiness: USDA Zones 5 through 8Known as the Williams Pear in England, where it was discovered in 1765 by John Stair and sold by a nurseryman named Williams, this pear was given its American name by Enoch Bartlett of Massachusetts upon its commercial introduction in the U.S. in the early 19th century. The ever-popular, long-lived Bartlett Pear is delicious eaten fresh and is also great for canning.This plant will ship bare root. Approximately 4-5' tall. Bare root planting tips: If you can't plant immediately, store your plant in a cool location and keep the roots moist or pot in a container with a nursery potting mix from your local garden center. Before planting, let the roots soak for several hours as you prepare the site. You'll want to dig a large enough hole so the root mass can spread out and the plant is at the same soil level as when it was growing in the nursery. Once planted, water it in well and wait a month before fertilizing. Mulching will help to maintain moisture and raise soil temperatures for faster growth.
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