Blake's Pride European Pear Tree – Pyrus communis Live Bare Root Tree | Fire Blight Resistant Pear Variety | Sweet Golden Pear Fruit | Backyard Orchard Favorite
Grow delicious homegrown pears with this live Blake’s Pride European Pear Tree, shipped bare root and ready for planting. Developed in Kearneysville, West Virginia, this high-quality pear variety is prized for its attractive yellow to light-golden fruit, sweet flavor, and strong resistance to fire blight. Ripening approximately 10–14 days after Bartlett pears, Blake’s Pride extends the harvest season while producing flavorful fruit ideal for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and home orchards. Hardy and productive, this pear tree is an excellent choice for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, and home gardeners seeking reliable disease-resistant fruit production. You will receive a healthy live bare root tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Blake’s Pride European Pear Tree
✔️ Shipped bare root
✔️ Healthy, dormant fruit tree
✔️ Fire blight resistant variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Blake’s Pride Pear
Botanical Name: Pyrus communis ‘Blake’s Pride’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young grafted tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; water deeply during dry periods
Mature Height: 12–18 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Harvest Season: Late season, 10–14 days after Bartlett
Chill Hours: Approximately 800 hours
Pollination: Requires pollinizer such as Bartlett, Harrow Delight, or Warren
Container Friendly: Yes, with pruning and proper care
💡 Care Tip: Soak bare roots before planting and choose a sunny location with good airflow to encourage healthy growth and strong fruit production. Annual pruning helps improve structure and harvest quality.