3 Tier Espaliered Combination European Pear

Description This beautifully crafted 3-tier espaliered pear tree features three classic European pear varieties—Red Bartlett, Bosc, and Bartlett—expertly trained to grow flat against a wall, fence, or trellis. It’s an ideal space-saving fruit tree for small gardens, patios, or ornamental plantings where high productivity and visual impact are both desired. The espalier form creates a living work of art, with horizontal tiers that flower in spring, carry fruit in summer, and display elegant branch structure year-round. Each tier produces its own distinct pear variety, offering a wide range of flavors and uses from early-season dessert pears to firm, late-season keepers. Grafted onto Provence quince, a dwarfing rootstock, this tree remains exceptionally compact and easy to maintain while producing abundant fruit. Because all three varieties bloom at similar times, they cross-pollinate each other naturally—making this espalier completely self-contained for reliable fruit set. Overview Three varieties on one espaliered tree: Red Bartlett, Bosc & Bartlett. Stunning 3-tier horizontal espalier form. Perfect for walls, fences, courtyards, and small gardens. Dwarfing quince rootstock keeps the tree compact and easy to manage. Self-contained cross-pollination between grafted varieties. Varieties Included This 3-tier espalier always includes the following three European pear varieties: Red Bartlett — red-skinned selection of Bartlett with sweet, aromatic flesh; excellent for fresh eating and canning. Bosc — firm, honey-sweet late-season pear; outstanding for baking, roasting, and long-term storage. Bartlett — classic early-season pear; juicy, aromatic, and ideal for fresh eating, canning, and preserves. Growing Details Latin Name: Pyrus communisSite and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soilRootstock: Provence Quince (dwarfing)Hardiness: USDA Zone 5–9Bearing Age: 1–3 yearsSize at Maturity: Typically maintained at 6–8 ft tall and 6–10 ft wide when espalieredBloom Time: Mid-season across all three varietiesRipening Time: Sequential—late summer through fallPollination: Self-contained; varieties cross-pollinate each otherPests & Diseases: Good vigor; quince improves fruit quality and precocityYield: Heavy crops once established Additional Notes Nerdy fact: Espalier training dates back over a thousand years to medieval monastery gardens, where warm stone walls helped pears ripen earlier and more evenly. Espalier improves fruit color, airflow, and sunlight exposure—enhancing overall yield. Dwarfing quince rootstock makes this tree exceptionally easy to maintain. Explore more pear varieties in our collection: Pear Trees