🍐 Seckel Pear (Pyrus communis ‘Seckel’)
Zones: 3–8 | Height: 15–25 ft | Spread: 12–20 ft | Growth Rate: Moderate
Light: Full sun | Soil: Well-drained, adaptable to a range of soils
Fruit Drop Time: Mid-Season (September - October)
🏞️ Product Description:
Savor the sweet, juicy flavor of the Seckel Pear, often called the “sugar pear” for its exceptional sweetness and small, delicious fruit. Available in both grafted and non-grafted versions, this hardy tree thrives even in challenging growing conditions, making it a reliable choice for many climates.
Ideal for attracting wildlife, the Seckel Pear offers mid-season fruit drop that provides a vital food source for deer, birds, and small mammals while also delighting your family’s palate.
🦌 Sweet Treat for Wildlife and People Alike:
The Seckel Pear’s small, flavorful fruits are prized by whitetails and upland birds, helping you create a thriving wildlife habitat. Meanwhile, the tree’s manageable size and hardiness make it perfect for home orchards and food plots alike.
🌳 Why Grow Seckel Pear?
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Exceptionally sweet, small fruit loved by wildlife and people
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Hardy and adaptable, grows well in varied soil and weather conditions
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Mid-season fruit drop extends food availability into fall
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Available in grafted (faster fruiting) and seedling (hardy pollinator) options
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Great for orchards, food plots, and naturalized landscapes
🛠️ Planting Tips:
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Plant in full sun for best fruit production and tree health
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Space 15–20 ft apart for orchard rows or habitat plantings
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Use tree tubes to protect young trees from deer browse
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Water during dry periods in the first year for strong establishment
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Plant a pollinator variety nearby for best fruit set (if non-self-pollinating)
🛡️ Upgrade with a Tree Survival Kit — Includes 1-Year Tree Guarantee:
Enhance your Seckel Pear’s survival with our Tree Survival Kit, including a protective tube, weed mat, and slow-release fertilizer. Purchase the kit with your tree and receive a 1-year replacement guarantee for extra peace of mind.
🌿 Summary:
The Seckel Pear is a sweet, hardy tree that delivers delicious fruit and valuable wildlife food mid-season. Perfect for home orchards and habitat plantings alike, this pear is a dependable, flavorful addition to your landscape.
Sweet fruit. Hardy tree. Wildlife magnet.
