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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aka Pear
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.
Self fertile
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 5m
Pear Belle De Jumet QN
Current Stock Height: 110/140 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$44.99
aka Pear
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.
Pollinator - Winter Nelis, Williams Bon Chretien and Doyenne du Comice
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 4m x 3.5m
Pear Beurre Bosc Semi Dwf BA29
Current Stock Height: 180/200 cm ?
Container: pb18 ?
$44.99
aka Pear
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.
Pollinator - Winter Nelis, Williams Bon Chretien and Doyenne du Comice
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3.5m x 3m
Pear Beurre Bosc Semi Dwf QuA
Current Stock Height: 160/170 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$44.99
aka Heritage Pear
In our humble opinion an utterly outstanding eating pear. When ripe 'Beurre Hardy' fills your nose with fragrant scent, fills your mouth with melting flesh, covers your chin in juice and has a taste that just knocks your socks off. If you only have room for one pear in your garden, let this be the one.
Pollinator - Conference or Williams Bon Chretien. Grafted on to BA29 rootstock for size control.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 4m x 3.5m
Pear Beurre Hardy QUA
Current Stock Height: 170/190 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$44.99
Stock of this item is very low.
aka Pear
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. RHS AGM. Deciduous.
Semi self-fertile, Pollinator -Doyenne du Comice.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 2m
Pear Concorde Dwf QuC
Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$44.99
aka Pear
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.
Semi self-fertile, pollinator -Williams Bon Chretien
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 5m
Pear Conference QN
Current Stock Height: 120/140 cm ?
Container: pb18 ?
$44.99
aka Pear
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.
Semi self-fertile, pollinator -Williams Bon Chretien
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3.5m x 3m
Pear Conference Semi Dwf QuA
Current Stock Height: 130/150 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$44.99
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.
Double grafted to allow pollination within the same tree.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 3m
Pear Dble Conference/Doyenne du Comice QN
Current Stock Height: 110/130 cm ?
Container: pb18 ?
$54.99
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.
Double grafted to allow pollination within the same tree.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 3m
Pear Dble Conference/Red Bartlett (QN)
Current Stock Height: 110/130 cm ?
Container: pb18 ?
$54.99
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.
Double grafted to allow pollination within the same tree.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 3m
Pear Dble Doyenne Du Comice/Packham Triumph PC
Current Stock Height: 130/150 cm ?
Container: pb18 ?
$54.99
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