Santa Maria Pear is one of the most popular pear varieties grown in Turkey. The fruit shape of this pear is slightly flattened, it has an excellent aroma, road resistance and a long shelf life. The yield of Santa Maria pear is also very high. Since it gives more fruit in some regions, it is also nicknamed the dalkıran pear. Bursa provides 38% of the pear production in Turkey. Santa Maria pear is also one of the most exported varieties of Bursa. It is also grown in provinces such as Ankara, Balıkesir, Aydın, Manisa, İzmir, Muğla and Çanakkale. The Santa Maria pear is a fruit produced in summer. The best time to consume the Santa Maria pear, which is a delicious and healthy fruit, is July and August.