Fruit tree comparisons
 Kieffer | |
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| Kieffer is a late-season self-fertile dual-purpose pear, popular for wildlife planting and canning. | |
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Growing
| Pear tree Kieffer | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
Using
| Pear tree Kieffer | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary Dual purpose |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
Disease resistance
| Pear tree Kieffer | |
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| General resistance | Average |
| Fireblight | Very resistant |
Climate
| Pear tree Kieffer | |
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| Summer maximum temperatures | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Pear tree Kieffer | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |
| Fruit color | Green - light Green / Yellow |
| Flesh colour | Cream |