Off the lot $75
Delivery and planting $100, $20 per additional tree. Planting includes full year warranty with fall and next spring health check deep root feed and pruning.
Kieffer Pear — Semi-Dwarf
(Pyrus communis × Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Kieffer’)
The Kieffer Pear is one of the most durable and productive pear trees for the Midwest and southern climates. Known for its toughness and reliability, this tree produces large golden pears with a crisp, firm texture that hold up exceptionally well for cooking, baking, canning, and preserving.
This variety is extremely adaptable and performs well in a wide range of soils and weather conditions, making it a very dependable fruit tree in central Missouri. Kieffer pears ripen in late September to October, providing a productive fall harvest.
As a semi-dwarf tree, it grows to a manageable size while still producing heavy crops. With proper care, trees often begin producing fruit within about 2–4 years after planting.
Sun Requirements
• Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
• Maximum sunlight helps produce heavier crops and better fruit quality
Water Requirements
• Water deeply during the first year while roots establish
• Typically 10–15 gallons once or twice per week depending on rainfall and heat
• Once established, trees are fairly drought tolerant
Soil & Nutrition
• Prefers well-drained soil
• Highly adaptable to many soil types common in central Missouri
• Apply a balanced fruit tree fertilizer in early spring
• Maintain 2–3 inches of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and protect roots
Mature Size
• Height: 15–20 ft
• Spread: 12–15 ft
• Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Why We Recommend This Tree
• Extremely hardy and dependable pear tree
• Heavy producer of large pears
• Excellent for canning, baking, and preserves
• Adaptable to Missouri climates and soils 🍐
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