- Kieffer Pears are a type of pear that:
- Originated in China and was later brought to Europe by the Romans1.
- Introduced to the United States in the 1800s by Peter Kieffer, a horticulturist from Philadelphia1.
- Characterized by their large size, bell-like shape, and rough skin1.
- Hardy trees that grow rapidly, live long, and are disease-resistant2.
- Tolerate a wide range of climates, thriving in northern states as well as hotter southern states2.
- Have large, golden yellow fruit with coarse, white flesh and a musky aroma34.
- Are excellent for canning, baking, pear honey, and preserves4.
Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Kieffer Pears is a type of pear that is believed to have originated in China and was later brought to Europe by the Romans. These pears were then introduced to the United States in the 1800s by Peter Kieffer, a horticulturist from Philadelphia. They are characterized by their large size, bell-like shape, and rough skin.gardenersmag.com/kieffer-pear/Said to be an accidental hybrid, the Kieffer pear is a hardy tree. It grows rapidly, lives long, is disease-resistant and bears a large crop. It also tolerates a wide range of climates, thriving in northern states as well as hotter southern states. In fact, the Kieffer pear is the most widely planted pears in the South.shop.arborday.org/treeguide/359Kieffer pears are large and golden yellow with a coarse, white flesh (drier than Orient Pear) and musky aroma. They are very hardy, tolerating both drought and floods (hardiness zones 4-9). The tree blooms small, white flowers in the spring and has dark glossy leaves.arbordayblog.org/treeoftheweek/kieffer-pear-unexp…Grandpa's Nature Friendly™ Kieffer pear is an old-time favorite of pear lovers. It has large, long golden-yellow fruit often with a some crimson blush. It has crisp, juicy, white flesh that is slightly course, with a musky aroma. It is excellent for canning, baking, pear honey and preserves.www.grandpasorchard.com/Tree/Pyrus-Kieffer - People also ask
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Nov 1, 2021 · Kieffer pear is very fire-blight resistant. Many of the modern pears grown today, such as Bartlett, Bosc, Anjou, and many others as susceptible. Kieffer is also one of the pears considered truly self-fertile, so it …
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