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Fruit tree comparison - Kieffer
Pear tree
Kieffer

Kieffer is a late-season self-fertile dual-purpose pear, popular for wildlife planting and canning.
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Growing


Pear tree
Kieffer
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
Pollination group2
Pollinating othersAverage
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Using


Pear tree
Kieffer
Picking seasonLate
UsesEating fresh
Culinary
Dual purpose
Keeping (of fruit)2-3 weeks
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Disease resistance


Pear tree
Kieffer
General resistanceAverage
FireblightVery resistant
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Climate


Pear tree
Kieffer
Summer maximum temperaturesWarm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Pear tree
Kieffer
Country of originUnited States
Period of origin1850 - 1899
Fruit colorGreen - light
Green / Yellow
Flesh colourCream
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