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Kieffer Pear

Pyrus communis 'Kieffer'

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Kieffer is a large, long, golden-yellow pear often with some crimson blush. Excellent for canning, baking, and preserves with its crisp, juicy, white flesh that is slightly coarse with a musky aroma and excellent flavor. An old-time favorite of pear lovers. Abundant fruit ripens in September to October on this hardy and blight resistant tree. Pick fruit before it is fully ripe and store in cold temperatures for several weeks before allowing it to fully ripen at room temperature. Pollinate with another pear tree.
Hardy to -30°F
Maximum elevation: 7,000 ft

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Description	Kieffer is a large, long, golden-yellow pear often with some crimson blush. Excellent for canning, baking, and preserves with its crisp, juicy, white flesh that is slightly coarse with a musky aroma and excellent flavor. An old-time favorite of pear lovers. Abundant fruit ripens in September to October on this hardy and blight resistant tree. Pick fruit before it is fully ripe and store in cold temperatures for several weeks before allowing it to fully ripen at room temperature. Pollinate with another pear tree. Hardy to -30°F Maximum elevation: 7,000 ft
SKU	PEA-604
Fruit Tree Size • Dwarf, SemiDwarf or Standard (availability)	SEMI-DWARF FRUIT TREE(mature height ± 15-20'), STANDARD FRUIT TREE (mature height >25')
Light Needs	Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zone	4, 5, 6, 7
Name	Kieffer Pear