Description
Ubileen is one of the finest early-season European pears, ripening weeks ahead of Bartlett while delivering exceptional sweetness, juiciness, and silky texture. Bred in Bulgaria, this variety is known for large, attractive fruit with smooth yellow skin and a subtle red blush when exposed to sun.
The flavor is rich and sweet with very little acidity—one of the best pears for fresh eating early in the season. Ubileen performs well in both warm and cool-summer climates and is prized for its consistent crops, fast ripening, and excellent early-market appeal.
Grafted onto a semi-dwarfing rootstock, Ubileen grows into a compact, manageable tree ideal for home orchards. It is not self-fertile and requires another European pear such as Bartlett, Anjou, Orcas, or Summercrisp for pollination.
Overview
- Very early-ripening European pear.
- Rich, sweet, juicy flavor with smooth texture.
- Semi-dwarf, easy-care tree ideal for backyard growers.
- Large fruit with yellow skin and light blush.
- Requires a pollinator.
Growing Details
Latin Name: Pyrus communis ‘Ubileen’
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soils
Rootstock: OHxF 97 (semi-dwarf)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5–9
Bearing Age: 1–3 years
Size at Maturity: 12–15 ft — compact and manageable
Bloom Time: Early to mid-season
Ripening Time: Very early — late July to early August
Pollination: Requires another European pear
Pests & Diseases: Good vigor; moderate fire blight tolerance
Yield: Heavy early crops
Additional Notes
- Nerdy fact: Ubileen is a Bulgarian-bred pear selected for extremely early ripening—one of the earliest high-quality European pears in the world.
- Pick firm and ripen indoors for best texture and sweetness.
- Excellent variety for extending the pear season by more than a month.
- Explore more pear varieties in our collection: Pear Trees
