Pear
With their modest moisture requirements, pears also suit coastal conditions and thrive in heavy, sandy loams with good drainage in a sunny position. They are ideal for cool-temperate climates. They must be cross-pollinated to produce fruit. Prune to remove damaged branches and to improve the shape of the tree in late winter or early spring. Plentiful sunlight is a key factor for maximum fruit production. Choose an area of the garden in full or nearly full sun. Morning sunshine is particularly important for early drying of dew, thereby reducing the incidence of disease.
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Plant pear trees in the winter or early spring whilst they are dormant. Soak the roots in water for 30 minutes to an hour before planting to ensure that the root ball is thoroughly moist. The pear tree lends itself well to Espalier and nowadays one can purchase a tree that has three varieties grafted onto it – imagine that – three in one!
The genus is thought to have originated in present-day western China in the foothills of the Tian Shan Mountains, and to have spread to the east and west along mountain chains, evolving into a diverse group of over 20 widely recognized primary species. The cultivation of the pear extends to the remotest antiquity. Traces of it have been found in the Swiss lake-dwellings; it is mentioned in the oldest Greek writings, and was cultivated by the Romans. The word "pear" or its equivalent occurs in all the Celtic languages. Pears have been cultivated in China for aproximately 3000 years.
Some favorite ways to serve pears include:
• Combine pears with mustard greens, watercress, steamed leeks and walnuts for a delicious salad.
• Serve pears with goat or blue cheese for a delightful dessert.
• Add choped pears, grated ginger and honey to porridge or muesli for a pungently sweet breakfast treat.
• Core pears, and poach in aple juice or wine for a delectable dessert.
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PAGE 1 2 ALL aka Pear A European pear AKA Kaiser. Grafted on Pear rootstock to keep compact/ semi dwarfed. Quality large fruit that is just melt in your mouth delicious. Attractive warm cinnamon brown skin and a long tapered neck with flesh that is sweet and juicy. Matures late summer. Stores well. Deciduous. Pear Beurre Bosc Dwf on BA29 Current Stock Height: 90/120 ? Container: 8l ? $54.99 aka Kaiser A European pear AKA Kaiser. Quality large fruit that is just melt in your mouth delicious. Attractive warm cinnamon brown skin and a long tapered neck with flesh that is sweet and juicy. Matures late summer. Stores well. Grafted on to Quince for size control. Deciduous.
Pear Beurre Bosc QN Current Stock Height: 120/130 cm ? Container: 8l ? $54.99 aka Pear Grafted on Quince rootstock to keep compact / dwarfed. NZ's most popular pear. Crops very well with delicious juicy fruit that are long and narrow in shape. The flesh is rich and aromatic with a slight pink tinge when ripe. Attractive, smooth green skin. Ripe around March. Self fertile. Deciduous. Pear Conference QN Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ? Container: 8l ? $54.99 aka Pear Double Graft Double Graft Pear. Doyenne du Comice, the classic gourmet pear and still regarded as the best. Fine smooth flesh that is sweet and juicy. Conference is a medium to large pear, with green,russeted, fairly smooth skin. The sweet, juicy, melting flesh is rich and aromatic. Deciduous. Pear Dble Conference/Doyenne du Comice QN Current Stock Height: 140/150 cm ? Container: 8l ? $64.99 aka Double Graft Pear Double graft pear. Doyenne du Comice- Top quality dessert pear. Green skin with white melting flesh that carrys a hint of cinnamon. Ready about late Feb-March. William Bon Chretien - Pale green skin with white firm, finely grained flesh that is sweet and juicy. Ready from late January. Deciduous. Pear Dble Doyenne du Comice/William b Chretein Current Stock Height: 90/110 cm ? Container: 8l ? $64.99 aka Pear A delicious gourmet pear regarded by many as the pear with the finest flavour. Green skin blushed pink and white, melting, sweet, juicy flesh. It will do best in a sunny sheltered position. Doyenne du Comice has been awarded an Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. Deciduous. Pear Doyenne Du Comice Dwf BA29 Current Stock Height: 90/140cm ? Container: 8l ? $54.99 aka Pear A delicious gourmet pear regarded by many as the pear with the finest flavour. Green skin blushed pink and white, melting, sweet, juicy flesh. It will do best in a sunny sheltered position. Doyenne du Comice has been awarded an Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. Deciduous. Pear Doyenne du Comice QN Current Stock Height: 110/130 cm ? Container: pb18 ? $54.99 aka Pear Grafted on Quince rootstock to keep compact / semi dwarfed. A delicious gourmet pear regarded by many as the pear with the finest flavour. Green skin blushed pink and white, melting, sweet, juicy flesh. It will do best in a sunny sheltered position. Deciduous. Pear Doyenne du Comice QuA Current Stock Height: 140/160 cm ? Container: 8l ? $54.99 aka Dwarf Pear Dwarf. This delicious Pear has green skin with soft russeting and sweet, smooth textured flesh. Ripe around February. Only grows to 3m which is considered dwarf for a pear so ideal small gardens. Plant in the sunny spot. Deciduous. Pear Garden Belle Dwarf PC Current Stock Height: 40/70 cm ? Container: 8l ? $54.99 aka Pear Elongated, medium size pear with smooth green skin heavily blushed with bronze-red. Delicious, aromatic, very juicy fruit with melt in your mouth flesh. A reliable producer and a fairly vigorous tree. This pear has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. (RHS AGM)Deciduous Pear Louis Bon Jersey QN Current Stock Height: 170/200 cm ? Container: 8l ? $54.99
Pollinator - Winter Nelis, Williams Bon Chretien and Doyenne du Comice
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 4m x 3.5m
Pollinator - Winter Nelis, Williams Bon Chretien and Doyenne du Comice
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 5m
Semi self-fertile, improve with pollinator -Williams Bon Chretien
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 5m
Double grafted to allow pollination within the same tree.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 3m
Double grafted to allow pollination within the same tree.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 3m
Pollinators - Beurre Bosc, William Bon Chretien or Winter Nelis.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 4m x 3.5m
Grafted on to Quince rootstock for size control.
Pollinators - Beurre Bosc, William Bon Chretien or Winter Nelis.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 5m
Pollinators - Beurre Bosc, William Bon Chretien or Winter Nelis.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3.5m x 3m
Pollinators - Seckel, William Bon Chretien or Confrence.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2.5m
Grafted on to Quince to keep compact for the home garden.
Pollinators - Packhams Triumph, Winter Nelis or Conference.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 5m
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