fruit tree variety in zone 6a
Bartlett pear in zone 6a
Bartlett · Pyrus communis
- Zone
- 6a -10°F to -5°F
- Growing season
- 180 days
- Chill needed
- 600 to 900 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 115 to 165
The verdict
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About Bartlett
Sweet, juicy, classic dessert pear; ripens to a soft buttery melt-in-the-mouth texture. The standard for canning and fresh eating. Fire-blight susceptible.
Critical timing for zone 6a
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Common challenges in zone 6a
- ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds
Modified care for zone 6a
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Bartlett in adjacent zones
Other pear varieties for zone 6a
- Kieffer
Crisp, gritty, mildly sweet, yellow-skinned; a tough cooking and canning pear, not great fresh. Holds shape in…
- Magness
Very sweet, juicy, smooth melting flesh; an exceptional fresh-eating pear that rivals Bartlett in flavor with …
- Moonglow
Mild, sweet, soft and juicy when ripe; good fresh and for canning. Fire-blight resistant. Often planted as the…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Bartlett pear grow in zone 6a?
Yes. Bartlett is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 7a, which includes zone 6a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 6a?
Pear needs 600 to 900 chill hours. Zone 6a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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Image: "Груша обыкновенная", by Vasily Moryashkin, via iNaturalist, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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