Seckel Sugar Pears are also known as Candy Pears, or just plain Sugar Pears. This wonderfully unique cultivar has received its affectionate nicknames due to the fact that it’s the smallest pear widely grown today! Seckel Sugar Pears naturally ripen at about half the size of regular pears such as Bartlett and D’Anjou, allowing for the Seckel tree to produce double the fruit! This naturally miniature fruit is a perfectly healthy snack for both children and adults, as it requires no slicing for little ones to enjoy!
Measuring at only three inches long, Seckel Sugar Pears are best picked when they have taken on their lime-green coloring. They are best left to gradually ripen off the tree in a dry place and will turn to become tinged with light-yellow coloring and a bright crimson blush when ripe! These uncommonly wonderful pears are also widely used in exquisite dishes and desserts! The sweetness and novelty of this miniature pear are equally important in making these culinary treats as delicious as they are beautiful. Seckel Sugar Pears are a wonderfully unique and delicious variety unlike any other that’s perfect for all uses of pears.
What’s great about the Seckel Sugar Pear?
- Seckel Sugar Pears are the smallest pears widely grown today!
- This rare cultivar is both healthy and perfectly snack-sized for children and adults.
- Seckel Sugar Pears are incredibly sweet, having a higher sugar content than most other pears!
- These miniature pears may be smaller, but a Seckel Sugar Pear tree typically produces double the fruit than a regular pear tree!
- This rare and beautiful fruit is widely used in extravagant dishes and desserts!
Cold Hardiness Zones |
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Min. Temperature |
-20° F, (-29° C)
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Self-Pollinating |
Yes |
Botanical Name |
Pyrus communis 'Seckel'
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Mature Height (ft.) |
10' - 15' |
Mature Width (ft.) |
8' - 12' |
Harvest Season |
Summer through Fall |
Recommended Spacing (ft.) |
8' - 20' |
Best Seasons to Plant for Zones 7 - 11 |
Fall through Spring
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Best Seasons to Plant for Zones 2 - 6
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Spring |
Optimal Soil Condition
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Acidic - Neutral
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Fragrance
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Mild |
Blossom Color |
White |
Fruit Color |
Green with crimson blush
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Tasting Notes |
Very sweet |
Flesh Color |
Creamy white |