Kieffer Pear Tree – Pyrus communis × Pyrus pyrifolia 2–3 Ft Tall | Bare Root | Ready to Plant Self-Fertile | Heat & Cold Hardy | Heavy Producer

Grow dependable, delicious fruit with this 2–3 ft Kieffer Pear Tree, shipped bare root and ready to plant. Kieffer pears are known for producing large, crisp, juicy fruit with a mild sweetness and attractive yellow skin with a red blush.

This fast-growing, low-maintenance tree is ideal for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Kieffer is highly adaptable, disease-resistant, heat tolerant, and cold hardy—making it a reliable choice across much of the continental United States.

One of its biggest advantages is that it is self-fertile, meaning you only need one tree to enjoy a productive harvest year after year.

You will receive a tree similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Kieffer pear tree
✔️ Height: approximately 2–3 feet
✔️ Bare root tree
✔️ Roots wrapped in moist paper for shipping
✔️ Planting instructions included

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Kieffer Pear
Botanical Name: Pyrus communis × Pyrus pyrifolia
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young tree (2–3 ft)
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Adaptable; prefers well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 15–25 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Harvest Season: Late summer to fall
USDA Zones: 4–9
Chill Hours: 350–400
Pollination: Self-fertile (benefits from cross-pollination for heavier yields)
Container Friendly: Not recommended long-term

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun and water deeply after planting. Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture while keeping mulch a few inches away from the trunk.

📦 Shipping Note:
Shipped bare root from a licensed nursery in Southern Indiana. Roots are wrapped in moist paper to maintain freshness during transit.