Fruit: The Bartlett pear is a medium to large-sized pear, with a rounded bell shape and a smooth greenish-yellow skin that turns yellow when fully ripe. The flesh is white, juicy, and sweet, with a buttery texture. Tree: The Bartlett pear tree is a vigorous, fast-growing tree that can reach a height of 15 feet at maturity. It has an upright, pyramidal shape with dense foliage and a spreading habit. Leaves: The leaves of the Bartlett pear tree are ovate or elliptic in shape, with a glossy dark green color on the upper surface and a paler green color on the lower surface. Flowers: The Bartlett pear tree produces white or pinkish-white flowers in the spring before the leaves appear. The flowers are small and clustered, and they have a sweet fragrance. Pollination: The Bartlett pear tree is partially self-fertile, but it produces a better crop when cross-pollinated with another variety of pear. It is pollinated by bees and other insects. Ripening: The Bartlett pear is a summer pear that ripens in late August or early September. The fruit is best when it is picked slightly underripe and allowed to ripen off the tree. Uses: The Bartlett pear is commonly used for fresh eating, canning, and making pear butter and preserves. It is also used in salads, baked goods, and desserts.
