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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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.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2.5m
Pear Belle De Jumet Dwf QN
Current Stock Height: 170/190 ?
Container: pb28 ?
New stock arriving beginning of July, 2020. Pre-order now. Estimated price $39.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
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.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 3m
Pear Belle De Jumet Dwf QuC
Current Stock Height: 150/170 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$39.99
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.
Habit: Upright
Pear Belle De Jumet Espalier
Current Stock Height: 130/150 cm ?
Container: pb18 ?
New stock arriving beginning of July, 2020. Pre-order now. Estimated price $89.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
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.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 4.5m
Pear Belle De Jumet Semi Dwf QuA
Current Stock Height: 150/170 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$39.99
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.
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 ?
$39.99
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.
Habit: Upright
Pear Beurre Bosc Espalier
Container: pb18 ?
New stock arriving beginning of July, 2020. Pre-order now. Estimated price $89.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
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.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 4.5m
Pear Beurre Bosc QuA
Current Stock Height: 165/180 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
New stock arriving beginning of July, 2020. Pre-order now. Estimated price $39.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
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.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 3m
Pear Beurre Bosc QuC
Current Stock Height: 170/180 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$39.99
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.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 3m
Pear Concorde Dwf QuC
Current Stock Height: 150/170 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$39.99
Stock of this item is very low.
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