Kieffer
Tree Characteristics
| Chilling requirement | Low |
| Vigour | Strong |
| Growth habit | Upright |
| Crotch angles | Medium |
| Tree size | Medium |
| Flowering | 1st Week September (Elgin, Western Cape) |
| Full bloom | 2nd Week September (Elgin, Western Cape) |
| Flower shape | Rosaceous |
| Pollen compatibility | Self-incompatible |
| Bearing habit | Spurs |
| Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal |
Thinning
| Pollinator | Forelle |
| Fruit set | Good |
| Blossom or fruit | Fruit |
| Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
| Harvest date (first pick) | 4th week February (Elgin, Western Cape) |
| Control cultivar | Forelle |
| Production (kg/tree) | Medium |
| Fruit size distribution | Medium |
| Shape | Turbinate |
| Skin colour | Green yellow with large lenticels |
| Flesh colour | Cream |
| Eating quality | Sweet |
| Texture | Coarse |
| Storage ability | Very Good |
Info
| Released to industry | Yes |
| Fruit type | Pears |
| Selection No | - |
| Usage | Fresh |
| Origin | Germany |
| Owner | - |
| S.A. License | SAPO Trust |
| PBR Granted | No Record |