Pear at Wairere Nursery

Pear

A pear that is at the peak of its ripeness is really hard to beat – especially if you have been able to pluck it from the tree in your own garden. There are so many varieties of this wonderful genus, that there is surely a variety to suit all tastes. From the firm and crunchy to the soft and juicy they are superb for eating fresh and there are so many yummy ways in which to incorporate them into other dishes.

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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Pear Belle De Jumet Dwf

This extremely juicy and deliciously sweet heritage pear ripens in late January. Originating from Belgium it is valued for its high yield of fruit and the fact that it is self pollinating. Pale gold skin and white flesh that just melts in your mouth. Suitable for smaller gardens. Deciduous.

Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2.5m

Pear Belle De Jumet Dwf QuC

Current Stock Height: 150/170 cm ?

Container: pb28 ?

$39.99

Pear Belle De Jumet Semi Dwf QuA

Current Stock Height: 150/170 cm ?

Container: pb28 ?

$39.99

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Pear Belle De Jumet Espalier

Espalier. This extremely juicy and deliciously sweet heritage pear ripens in late January. Originating from Belgium it is valued for its high yield of fruit and the fact that it is self pollinating. Pale gold skin and white flesh that just melts in your mouth. Suitable for smaller gardens. Deciduous.

Colour: White
Habit: Upright

Pear Belle De Jumet Espalier

Current Stock Height: 130/150 cm ?

Container: pb18 ?

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Pear Beurre Bosc Dwf BA29

Quality large fruit that is just melt in your mouth delicious. Attractive warm brown skin. Matures late summer. Stores well and the flavour improves with storage. Pollinate with Williams Bon Chretien or Winter Nelis. Grafted on to Quince rootstock for size control. Deciduous.

Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3.5m x 3m

Pear Beurre Bosc Dwf on BA29

Current Stock Height: 120/140 cm ?

Container: pb18 ?

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Pear Beurre Bosc Espalier

Espalier. Quality large fruit that is just melt in your mouth delicious. Attractive warm brown skin. Matures late summer. Stores well. Pollinate with Williams Bon Chretien or Winter Nelis. Deciduous.

Colour: White
Habit: Upright

Pear Beurre Bosc Espalier

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Pear Beurre Bosc QuA

Quality large fruit that is just melt in your mouth delicious. Attractive warm brown skin. Matures late summer. Stores well. Pollinate with Williams Bon Chretien or Winter Nelis. Grafted on to Quince for size control. Deciduous.

Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3.5m x 3m

Pear Beurre Bosc (QuA)

Current Stock Height: 165/180 cm ?

Container: pb28 ?

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Pear Beurre Bosc QuC

Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3.5m x 3m

Pear Beurre Bosc QuC

Current Stock Height: 170/180 cm ?

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Pear Concorde Dwf

A modern dessert pair that crops from a young age with delicious fruit that have green skin with quite a lot of russeting. The flesh is pale yellow, sweet, juicy and full of melt in your mouth flavour. The pears are ripe quite late - around March. Pollinate with Doyenne du Comice. RHS AGM. Deciduous.

This pear has been grafted on to Quince rootstock for size control.

Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3.5m x 3m

Pear Concorde Dwf QuC

Current Stock Height: 150/170 cm ?

Container: pb28 ?

$39.99

Pear Concorde Semi Dwf QuA

Current Stock Height: 0

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Pear Conference Dwf

NZ's most popular pear. Crops very well with delicious juicy fruit that are quite long and narrow in shape. The flesh is rich and aromatic with a slight pink tinge when ripe. Attractive, smooth khaki-green skin. Ripe around March. Self fertile. RHS AGM. Deciduous.

Though 'Conference' is self fertile Pears always do best with a pollinator partner. Use either 'Williams Bon Chretien' or 'Louise Bonne de Jersey' if you have the room.

Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2.5m

Pear Conference Dwf QN

Current Stock Height: 120/140 cm ?

Container: pb18 ?

$39.99

Pear Conference Semi Dwf QuA

Current Stock Height: 150/170 cm ?

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Pear Conference Espalier

Espalier. NZ's most popular pear. Crops very well with delicious juicy fruit that are quite long and narrow in shape. The flesh is rich and aromatic with a slight pink tinge when ripe. Attractive, smooth khaki-green skin. Ripe around March. Self fertile. RHS AGM. Deciduous.

Though 'Conference' is self fertile Pears always do best with a pollinator partner. Use either 'Williams Bon Chretien' or 'Louise Bonne de Jersey' if you have the room.

Colour: White
Habit: Upright

Pear Conference Espalier

Current Stock Height: 110/130 cm ?

Container: pb18 ?

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Wairere Nursery
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