A tiny, gourmet pear, typically only about 1.5 inches in diameter. Very sweet -- a sugar pear. Aromatic. Fruit is lightly russetted, red blush. Grower-friendly, semi-dwarf tree. Resistant to fireblight. For an article on the history of Seckel see: http://www.goodfruit.com/Good-Fruit-Grower/January-15th-2012/Small-pear-made-BIG-impression/index.php. Will not pollinate Bartlett.