Fruit tree comparisons
Pear tree 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 |