{"id":4466202673286,"title":"Kieffer Pear Tree","handle":"kieffer-pear-tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kieffer Pear Tree (\u003cem\u003ePyrus communis x P. pyrifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is a popular Pear cultivator since the 1870's, a cross between sand Pear and Bartlett Pear. Features simple leaves that are glossy green, have fine teeth on the margin and provide golden bronze fall color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrows in an oval to rounded shape. Blooms late in the season with white flowers, then produces large, long, golden yellow fruit with a cherry blush. The flesh is crisp, white a bit coarse. A great choice for canning, preserves and baking. An early producer, continuing dependably for many years. Tolerates hot climates. Pick while the fruit is still hard and store in a cool place. Keeps for weeks when refrigerated. Kieffer\u003cspan\u003e grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24\" per year. Space 15-20' when planting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKieffer is a mid to late season bearer, harvests in mid September, to mid October. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKieffer is self pollinating. Kieffer and Bartlett are suitable pollinators, for increased production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKieffer require up to 350-400 chill hours. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 12-15'\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 10-15'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefers full sun, plant in well drained medium moist, deep loamy soil, is especially sensitive to salt but will tolerate both drought and flooding.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eZones: 4-9\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRootstock: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  CALLERYANA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you are purchasing is a Kieffer Pear tree, featuring GTSuper Roots, at a size and quantity of your choosing. Handle with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/pages\/abbreviation-glossary\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/pages\/abbreviation-glossary\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-05-24T20:41:08-05:00","created_at":"2020-05-04T19:14:29-05:00","vendor":"Green Thumbs Garden","type":"Fruit Tree","tags":["beautiful blooms","beautiful color","Beautiful_Color","Beautiful_Tree","container grown","Discount Plants","Discount Shrubs","Discount Trees","fall blooms","fall color","fast growing","Fast Shipping","Fastest Growing Shade Trees","Flat Rate Shipping","FRUIT TREE","Highest Quality Shade Trees","Highest Quality Shrubs","Highest Quality Trees","Kieffer Pear Tree","Low Shipping","Pear Tree","Pears","potted trees","Pyrus communis","Seasonal Discounts","Tall Tall Trees","Wildlife"],"price":4199,"price_min":4199,"price_max":6999,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":31705571950726,"title":"2-3'","option1":"2-3'","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"GPEARKF2","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Kieffer Pear Tree - 2-3'","public_title":"2-3'","options":["2-3'"],"price":4199,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"GTPEARKF2002","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":41015803641990,"title":"3-4'","option1":"3-4'","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"GPEARKF3","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Kieffer Pear Tree - 3-4'","public_title":"3-4'","options":["3-4'"],"price":4999,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"GTPEARKF2003","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":31705571983494,"title":"4-5'","option1":"4-5'","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"GPEARKF4","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Kieffer Pear Tree - 4-5'","public_title":"4-5'","options":["4-5'"],"price":5999,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"GTPEARKF20024","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":41015808327814,"title":"5-6'","option1":"5-6'","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"GPEARKF5","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Kieffer Pear Tree - 5-6'","public_title":"5-6'","options":["5-6'"],"price":6999,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"GTPEARKF2005","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Kieffer1.jpg?v=1590373734","\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Kieffer2.jpg?v=1590373763"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Kieffer1.jpg?v=1590373734","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6458434158726,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3030,"width":3030,"src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Kieffer1.jpg?v=1590373734"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3030,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Kieffer1.jpg?v=1590373734","width":3030},{"alt":null,"id":6458434191494,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3124,"width":3124,"src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Kieffer2.jpg?v=1590373763"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3124,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Kieffer2.jpg?v=1590373763","width":3124}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kieffer Pear Tree (\u003cem\u003ePyrus communis x P. pyrifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is a popular Pear cultivator since the 1870's, a cross between sand Pear and Bartlett Pear. Features simple leaves that are glossy green, have fine teeth on the margin and provide golden bronze fall color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrows in an oval to rounded shape. Blooms late in the season with white flowers, then produces large, long, golden yellow fruit with a cherry blush. The flesh is crisp, white a bit coarse. A great choice for canning, preserves and baking. An early producer, continuing dependably for many years. Tolerates hot climates. Pick while the fruit is still hard and store in a cool place. Keeps for weeks when refrigerated. Kieffer\u003cspan\u003e grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24\" per year. Space 15-20' when planting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKieffer is a mid to late season bearer, harvests in mid September, to mid October. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKieffer is self pollinating. Kieffer and Bartlett are suitable pollinators, for increased production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKieffer require up to 350-400 chill hours. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 12-15'\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 10-15'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefers full sun, plant in well drained medium moist, deep loamy soil, is especially sensitive to salt but will tolerate both drought and flooding.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eZones: 4-9\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRootstock: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  CALLERYANA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you are purchasing is a Kieffer Pear tree, featuring GTSuper Roots, at a size and quantity of your choosing. Handle with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/pages\/abbreviation-glossary\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.greenthumbsgarden.com\/pages\/abbreviation-glossary\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}