USDA Certified Organic

Abate Fetel pear tree has an elongated fruit with an attractive yellowish brown russet, often with a pink cheek. The Abate Fetel pear has a rich, sweet taste that's much more pronounced than the Anjou pear and Bartlett pear varieties. Abate Fetel pears are best eaten when just barely soft, the fruit has a slightly crisp yet melting texture. It is excellent for baking as well as eating out of hand. The Abate Fetel pear tree is considered a native variety of Italy that was bred by a group of monks centuries ago. Please refer below for more information on the organically grown Abate Fetal pear trees for sale. 

Considerations for Abate Fetel Pear Tree

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Heirloom: Yes
Uses: Fresh Eating
Harvest Period: Late
Bloom Period: Midseason
Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period
Origin Date: France 1866
Storage: 1-2 months
Disease Resistance: Good
Rootstock: Ohxf 333(semi-dwarf)
Years to Bear: 2-5 years
Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.
Mature Size: 12-16 ft.
Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.
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Size of tree

Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. .

Pruning tip

Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...

Shipping information

Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees, vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.

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