Bell Pear Tree | OHxF97 (80% Size) - Bare Root (Spring 2026)

Bell European pear is a brand new variety from the USDA-ARS Appalachian fruit research station.  It is highly resistant to fireblight, vigorous and productive.  Fruit is very well balanced, sweet and juicy and can store for up to 5 MONTHS!

Trees are not self fertile and will require another European pear variety for proper pollination and fruit production. All European pear varieties that we sell can be used as a pollinator for Bell. 

Tree Details:

Bare root trees

1/2" or greater caliper

4 - 5 foot tall

Good for zone 4 - 8 (See your USDA zone)

Trees are on OHxF97, a premium semi-standard size rootstock that is cold hardy, productive, precocious, resistant to fire blight, pear decline and have great anchoring roots. European pear trees on OHxF97 will typically grow to a mature height of 10-16' tall or 80% standard size.

We go the extra mile to set you up for success with professional pruning. Generally it is recommended to prune pear trees to a central leader form. See our pruning guide for more details. If you would like anything else when viewing your cart prior to checking out please type your pruning preference in the textbox labeled "Order special instructions".