Description

The toughest pear for the backyard. Kieffer seedling (Citronka) is a hybrid with the Asian pear that copes with cold, drought and disease better than almost any other variety, and crops reliably year after year.

Botanical namePyrus communis × Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Kieffer’
FruitMedium-large to large, lemon-yellow (hence the name Citronka)
TasteCrisp, refreshing; tastiest after a period of storage
PollinationPartly self-fertile; gives a richer crop with another pear variety nearby
HarvestLate September – October
StorageVery good — up to 2–3 months in a cool place
UsesCompotes, preserves, baking, brandy
ResistanceHigh resistance to fire blight and disease; cold-hardy
SaplingGrafted on quince BA29 / quince MA; height 80–130 cm
Delivery2–5 business days (Bulgaria); 4–7 days (Romania)

💡 Nursery tip: if you want a pear that needs almost no care, this is the variety.

🍐 What to expect: the first fruit usually comes in the 3rd–4th year after planting.
“Health & Bloom™” Guarantee — the sapling arrives carefully packed and ready to plant.

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Kieffer Pear Tree (Citronka)

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      Description

      The toughest pear for the backyard. Kieffer seedling (Citronka) is a hybrid with the Asian pear that copes with cold, drought and disease better than almost any other variety, and crops reliably year after year.

      Botanical namePyrus communis × Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Kieffer’
      FruitMedium-large to large, lemon-yellow (hence the name Citronka)
      TasteCrisp, refreshing; tastiest after a period of storage
      PollinationPartly self-fertile; gives a richer crop with another pear variety nearby
      HarvestLate September – October
      StorageVery good — up to 2–3 months in a cool place
      UsesCompotes, preserves, baking, brandy
      ResistanceHigh resistance to fire blight and disease; cold-hardy
      SaplingGrafted on quince BA29 / quince MA; height 80–130 cm
      Delivery2–5 business days (Bulgaria); 4–7 days (Romania)

      💡 Nursery tip: if you want a pear that needs almost no care, this is the variety.

      🍐 What to expect: the first fruit usually comes in the 3rd–4th year after planting.
      “Health & Bloom™” Guarantee — the sapling arrives carefully packed and ready to plant.

      All fruit trees

      When will I receive my order?

      We deliver within 2–5 working days to Bulgaria and 4–7 days to Romania. Once your order ships, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

      What condition does the sapling arrive in?

      The sapling arrives grafted onto a vegetative rootstock, either bare-root or in a container (depending on the season). It's carefully packed for safe transport. Height on delivery: 80–130 cm.

      What's the guarantee?

      We offer our “Health & Bloom” Guarantee ™ — if your plant doesn't survive 30 days after delivery under normal care, we'll replace it free of charge. Just take a photo and email us at info@alveraplant.com.

      Is it suitable for Romania?

      Yes — we deliver across Romania in 4–7 working days. All varieties are suited to USDA zones 5–8, which cover all of Bulgaria and most of Romania.

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