Red Bartlett (Max Red) Pear Tree – Atlantic Canada

Requires a pollinator of a different pear variety for fruit production

The Red Bartlett Pear Tree, also known as Max Red, is a fast-growing and highly productive pear variety prized for its early harvest, beautiful color, and classic Bartlett flavor. Well suited for growers in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, Red Bartlett is often referred to as a summer pear because it is typically the first pear variety harvested in late summer.

Red Bartlett pears are easily recognized by their deep red coloring, smooth skin, and attractive shape. The flesh is sweet, juicy, and smooth-textured, making these pears excellent for fresh eating as well as a wide range of culinary uses. They perform exceptionally well for canning, baking, sauces, and preserves, while still being delicious right off the tree.

The tree itself is vigorous and fast growing, capable of reaching over 6 meters (20 feet) in height at maturity. When planted with a compatible pear pollinator, the Red Bartlett produces reliable crops and serves as an excellent early-season anchor for home orchards across Atlantic Canada.

Product Highlights:

• Early-season “summer pear” variety

• First pear to ripen in late summer

• Deep red skin with smooth texture

• Sweet, juicy, classic Bartlett flavor

• Excellent for fresh eating and processing

• Vigorous, fast-growing tree

• Can reach over 6 m (20 ft) tall

• Requires a different pear variety for pollination

• Well suited for PEI, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick