Pyrus communis Bartlett, commonly known as Pear Bartlett, is one of the most popular and widely grown European pear cultivars, renowned for its classic pear shape, smooth yellow skin, and sweet, juicy flavor. It produces medium to large fruits that ripen in late summer and are ideal for fresh eating, canning, and baking. Fragrant white blossoms appear in early spring, attracting pollinators before giving way to fruit.

This deciduous fruit tree typically grows 15 to 20 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide, though it can be maintained smaller on dwarf or semi-dwarf rootstock. Bartlett requires full sun, well-drained soil, and a compatible pollinator (such as Pyrus communis ‘Bosc’ or ‘Anjou’) nearby to set a good fruit crop. It also benefits from annual pruning to encourage airflow and healthy fruiting wood.

Whether planted in a home orchard, edible landscape, or as a standout specimen, Pyrus communis Bartlett delivers reliable fruit production, beautiful spring flowers, and multi-season interest.

Why choose Pyrus communis Bartlett

Reliable fruiting: Produces classic, juicy pears with excellent flavor

Beautiful blooms: White spring flowers support early-season pollinators

Versatile use: Fruit is excellent fresh, preserved, or cooked

Cultivating tips

Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

Soil needs: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil

Maintenance: Medium—requires pruning, thinning, and pest monitoring

Pollination: Needs a compatible pear variety for best fruit production

Designs for your garden

Edible landscapes: Beautiful and productive tree for residential settings

Backyard orchards: Reliable choice for consistent harvests

Specimen tree: Spring blooms and fall fruit add ornamental value

Ecological benefits

Pollinator-friendly: Flowers support bees and early insects

Wildlife support: Fallen fruit attracts birds and mammals

Seasonal appeal: Spring flowers, summer fruit, and autumn foliage