---
title: Improved Kieffer Pear Tree
description: This old-fashioned favorite is the most widely grown pear of the South,
  found near farm houses from east Texas to Georgia
url: https://www.willisorchards.com/product/improved-kieffer-pear-tree
type: product
sku: WOC109
hardiness_zones: 5 - 9
---

# Improved Kieffer Pear Tree

![Improved Kieffer Pear Tree](https://www.willisorchards.com/system/products/images/211/original/improved_kieffer_pear_tree-image1.jpg?1790461959)

Category: [Fruit Trees](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/fruit-trees) › [Pear Trees](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/pear-trees)

**Grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 - 9.** See the [zone map](https://www.willisorchards.com/zone-map) to find yours.

## Sizes and prices

| Size | Price | Availability | Ships | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4-5' Tall | $29.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 5-6' Tall (Branched) | $39.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 6-7' Tall (Branched) | $49.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 5-6' (3/4-1"caliper Branched / EZ-Pick) | $59.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 6-7' (3/4 -1" caliper - Well Branched) | $69.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 6-7' (1" caliper - Fruiting Size) | $84.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |
| 6-7' (1.25" caliper - Instant Orchard Size!) | $99.95 | Pre-order | 12/01/2026 - 03/15/2027 | Oversized |

## Description

The Kieffer Pear is an old-fashioned favorite, and is the most widely grown pear of the South, found near farm houses from east Texas to Georgia. Kieffer is a large pear with greenish-yellow skin blushed in red and has coarse crisp, juicy, white flesh. This productive pear tree is self-fertile and ripens October-November. The Kieffer Pear Tree is the most popular pear planted by deer hunters. (400 Chill Hours)

## Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Fruit Color | Greenish-Yellow |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Pollination | Self-fertile |
| Ripens/Harvest | October-November |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Rich, loamy, and well-draining |
| Soil Moisture | Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0-7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet-Slightly Tart |
| Texture | Crisp, coarse |
| Years to Bear | 2-3 years |

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## How to order

Order online at https://www.willisorchards.com/product/improved-kieffer-pear-tree: choose a size and add it to the cart. Or call 1-866-586-6283, Mon–Fri, 8AM–4PM Eastern.

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