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 3 4 ALL aka Heritage Pear QN = Grafted on Quince rootstock to keep compact / dwarfed. This extremely juicy and deliciously sweet heritage pear ripens in late January. 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. Deciduous. Pear Belle De Jumet QN New stock expected Beginning of August, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $54.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
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 ? WAS $54.99 LESS 25% 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 Current Stock Height: 150/170 cm ? Container: 13l ? WAS $54.99 LESS 25% aka Pear Grafted on Quince rootstock to keep compact/Dwarfed. 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. Deciduous. Pear Beurre Bosc QuC New stock expected Beginning of August, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $54.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka Pear Grafted on Quince rootstock to keep compact / dwarfed. 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 melt in your mouth flavour. The pears are ripe around March. Deciduous. Pear Concorde QuC New stock expected Beginning of August, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $54.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
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 ? WAS $54.99 LESS 25% 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. Conference- a medium to large pear with green, russeted, fairly smooth skin. The sweet, juicy, melting flesh is rich and aromatic. Red Bartlett- a popular and highly ornamental pear with aromatic melting flesh. Beautiful wine-purple skin turning brilliant scarlet when ripe, great for dessert or bottling. Deciduous.
Pear Dble Conference/Red Bartlett (QN) New stock expected Beginning of August, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $64.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka Double Graft Pear Double Graft Pear - Doyenne du Comice. Considered to be a gourmet pear with the finest flavour of any pear. Very sweet and juicy. Green skin. Packhams Triumph - finely textured flesh that is good for desserts and preserving. Greenish yellow skin. Grafted on Quince R/S for size control. Pear Dble Doyenne Du Comice/Packham Triumph PC New stock expected Beginning of August, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $64.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka Double Graft Nashi Pear Double Graft Nashi Pear. Housi- Excellent eating, sweet, juicy with good acid balance and a fine texture. Large golden brown fruit - ripe in March-April. Nijisseiki - A gourmet pear with very juicy, sweet, creamy white, crisp flesh. Medium sized greenish-yellow fruit ripe March-April. Deciduous. Pear Dble Nashi Hosui/Nijisseiki PC New stock expected Beginning of August, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $54.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
Self fertile
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 5m
Pollinator - Winter Nelis, Williams Bon Chretien and Doyenne du Comice
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 4m x 3.5m
NOW $41.24
Pollinator - Winter Nelis, Williams Bon Chretien and Doyenne du Comice
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 5m
NOW $41.24
Pollinator - Winter Nelis, Williams Bon Chretien and Doyenne du Comice
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 2m
Semi self-fertile, Pollinator -Doyenne du Comice.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 2m
Semi self-fertile, improve with pollinator -Williams Bon Chretien
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 5m
NOW $41.24
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
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.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 3m
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