{"product_id":"motherlode-bartlett-pear","title":"Motherlode Bartlett Pear","description":"\u003cp\u003eMotherlode Bartlett Pear carries the perfume and melting texture of a fine European pear together with a remarkable Sierra foothill story. Also associated with Triomphe de Vienne, its substantial fruit develops aromatic, buttery flesh suited to fresh eating, cheese plates, desserts, preserves, and baking. The source tree survives near Dutch Flat, a Gold Rush-era community once known for productive orchards and fruit shipments supported by Chinese immigrant growers and regional nursery stock. Growing this pear connects a modern garden to that layered agricultural history while producing fruit with genuine table appeal. White spring blossoms add classic orchard beauty before the late-summer crop develops. For gardeners interested in preserving locally adapted fruit trees, Motherlode Bartlett offers something uncommon: a delicious harvest, a living regional artifact, and a direct link to California’s mountain orchard tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotherlode Bartlett is suited to USDA zones 5–9 and has a confirmed 700–900 chill-hour requirement. The characteristics sheet identifies OHxF97\/Pyrus communis rootstock and a late-summer harvest. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil, provide deep irrigation while establishing, and prune for a strong canopy capable of supporting substantial fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pear requires another compatible European pear. Confirmed partners include \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pear-comice-european-semi-dwarf\"\u003eComice\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pear-bosc-european-semi-dwarf\"\u003eBosc\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pear-seckel-european-semi-dwarf\"\u003eSeckel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMotherlode Bartlett Pear Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantial heirloom European pears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic, juicy, buttery, and melting when ripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, cheese plates, desserts, baking, and preserves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700–900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-dwarf on OHxF97 \/ Pyrus communis rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires another compatible European pear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pear-comice-european-semi-dwarf\"\u003eComice\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pear-bosc-european-semi-dwarf\"\u003eBosc\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pear-seckel-european-semi-dwarf\"\u003eSeckel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest mature fruit firm and finish ripening indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething special:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grandmother tree still grows near historic Dutch Flat at roughly 3,100 feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Felix Gillet Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41859968794737,"sku":"FT388","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/motherlode_pear.jpg?v=1766096415","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/motherlode-bartlett-pear","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}