Kieffer Pear Tree

Pyrus communis 'Kieffer' is a productive pear grown for large golden-yellow fruit with a crimson blush and crisp, coarse flesh. It suits a sunny home orchard where there is room for a medium to large tree and another pear cultivar for pollination. ## Fruit and size The fruit ripens from mid-September to mid-October and is useful for preserves, canning, and baking. North Carolina State Extension gives a mature size of about 15–20 feet tall and 10–20 feet wide; it also notes that standard and dwarf versions differ in size. The record does not specify rootstock, so allow space across that range. ## Siting Plant in full sun in deep, moist, well-drained soil. The cultivar can tolerate drought and flooding, but the profile notes sensitivity to salt. Its flowers appear in spring, and its deciduous foliage provides seasonal color before fall harvest. ## Maintenance A second pear cultivar is recommended for dependable pollination. Keep the tree away from salt exposure and plan access for harvesting and routine care. [North Carolina State Extension Kieffer pear profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/pyrus-communis-kieffer/).