Description
This beautifully crafted 3-tier espaliered pear tree features three classic European pear varieties—Red Bartlett, Bosc, and Bartlett—expertly trained to grow flat against a wall, fence, or trellis. It’s an ideal space-saving fruit tree for small gardens, patios, or ornamental plantings where high productivity and visual impact are both desired.
The espalier form creates a living work of art, with horizontal tiers that flower in spring, carry fruit in summer, and display elegant branch structure year-round. Each tier produces its own distinct pear variety, offering a wide range of flavors and uses from early-season dessert pears to firm, late-season keepers.
Grafted onto Provence quince, a dwarfing rootstock, this tree remains exceptionally compact and easy to maintain while producing abundant fruit. Because all three varieties bloom at similar times, they cross-pollinate each other naturally—making this espalier completely self-contained for reliable fruit set.
Overview
- Three varieties on one espaliered tree: Red Bartlett, Bosc & Bartlett.
- Stunning 3-tier horizontal espalier form.
- Perfect for walls, fences, courtyards, and small gardens.
- Dwarfing quince rootstock keeps the tree compact and easy to manage.
- Self-contained cross-pollination between grafted varieties.
Varieties Included
This 3-tier espalier always includes the following three European pear varieties:
- Red Bartlett — red-skinned selection of Bartlett with sweet, aromatic flesh; excellent for fresh eating and canning.
- Bosc — firm, honey-sweet late-season pear; outstanding for baking, roasting, and long-term storage.
- Bartlett — classic early-season pear; juicy, aromatic, and ideal for fresh eating, canning, and preserves.
Growing Details
Latin Name: Pyrus communis
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil
Rootstock: Provence Quince (dwarfing)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5–9
Bearing Age: 1–3 years
Size at Maturity: Typically maintained at 6–8 ft tall and 6–10 ft wide when espaliered
Bloom Time: Mid-season across all three varieties
Ripening Time: Sequential—late summer through fall
Pollination: Self-contained; varieties cross-pollinate each other
Pests & Diseases: Good vigor; quince improves fruit quality and precocity
Yield: Heavy crops once established
Additional Notes
- Nerdy fact: Espalier training dates back over a thousand years to medieval monastery gardens, where warm stone walls helped pears ripen earlier and more evenly.
- Espalier improves fruit color, airflow, and sunlight exposure—enhancing overall yield.
- Dwarfing quince rootstock makes this tree exceptionally easy to maintain.
- Explore more pear varieties in our collection: Pear Trees
