Keiffer Pear Tree

The Keiffer Pear Tree is a hardy, easy-to-grow variety known for its crisp texture, sweet-tart flavor, and excellent versatility. In spring, it bursts with clusters of delicate white flowers, making it just as ornamental as it is productive.

This tree offers consistent harvests of firm, yellow pears with a red blush. Keiffer pears are excellent for fresh eating, canning, baking, and preserving. It's also highly disease-resistant and well-suited to warm, humid climates-especially in the southeast. 

Light: Full sun

Height: 15-25 feet

Spread: 12-20 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-9

Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring (white blossoms)

Harvest Time: Late September to October

Pollination: Partially self-pollinating; better yields with another pear nearby

Fruit: Medium to large, yellow with firm, crisp flesh

Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates clay and heavier soils

Maintenance: Low; prune in late winter to encourage airflow and fruiting

Keiffer is a longtime Southern favorite - rugged, reliable, and full of old-fashioned pear flavor. A great pick for backyard growers and beginner gardeners alike.