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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36 LISTINGS
PAGE 1 2 3 4 ALL 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) Current Stock Height: 100/120 cm ? Container: 8l ? $84.99 aka Double Graft Pear Double grafted Pear. Packhams Triumph- A super all purpose variety with large fruit mid season, good keeper. Winter Nelis- Green skin with reddish russet patches,small fruit with a rich buttery flavour. Prolific cropper and long keeping. Deciduous. Pear Dble Packhams Triumph /Winter Nellis QUC Current Stock Height: 160/180 cm ? Container: 8l ? $84.99 aka Double Graft Pear Double Graft Pear- Red Bartlett- This pear has wine-purple skin turning brilliant scarlet when ripe, great for dessert or bottling. Ripens February. Doyenne du Comice- Top quality dessert pear. Green skin with white melting flesh that carries a hint of cinnamon. Ready about late February. Deciduous Pear Dble R Bartlett/Doyenne du Comice (QN) Expected Stock Height: 110/120 cm ? Currently sold out. New season fruit-and-nut trees available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Double Graft Pear Double grafted Pear. Taylors Gold- A NZ bred Pear with golden russeted skin and a sensational flavour. Tender juicy flesh, ripens around April. Beurre Bosc - a large russeted pear with creamy coloured coarse textured flesh. Juicy and very sweet. Stores well. Ripens around February. Deciduous. Pear Dble Taylor/Beurre Bosc QuC Expected Stock Height: 180/200 cm ? Currently sold out. New season fruit-and-nut trees available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Double Graft Pear William Bon Chretien. A great late season pear that is an excellent keeper. Green skin with russet patches. Fruit is small, flesh buttery with a rich flavour. Beurre Bosc. Quality large fruit that is melt in your mouth delicious. Attractive warm brown skin. Matures late summer. Deciduous. Pear Dble William Bon Chretien/Beurre QUC Current Stock Height: 170/190 cm ? Container: pb28 ? $84.99 Stock of this item is very low. aka Double Graft Pear William Bon Chretien. A great late season pear that is an excellent keeper. Green skin with russet patches. Fruit is small, flesh buttery with a rich flavour. Conference. Delicious long narrow and juicy, smooth green skin. Rich aromatic flesh with a pink tinge when ripe around March. Deciduous. Pear Dble William Bon Chretein/Conference QUC Expected Stock Height: 160/180 cm ? Currently sold out. New season fruit-and-nut trees available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Double Graft Pear Double Graft Pear. William Bon Chretien- Pale green skin with white finely grained flesh that is juicy and sweet. Ripe around late January. Winter Cole- Round medium sized fruit with russeted skin and delicious white flesh that is richly flavoured. Ripe around late autumn. Deciduous. Pear Dble William Bon Chretien/Winter Cole QUC Expected Stock Height: 160/170 cm ? Currently sold out. New season fruit-and-nut trees available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. 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: 130/170 cm ? $59.99 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: 120/140 cm ? Container: 8l ? $59.99 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 Expected Stock Height: 160/180 cm ? Currently sold out. New season fruit-and-nut trees available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
Pear and Nashi Information Page
Double grafted to allow pollination within the same tree.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m
Pear and Nashi Information Page
Double grafted to allow pollination within the same tree.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m
Pear and Nashi Information Page
Double grafted to allow pollination within the same tree.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3.5m x 3m
Pear and Nashi Information Page
Double grafted to allow pollination within the same tree.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m
Pear and Nashi Information Page
Double grafted to allow pollination within the same tree.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): cm x cm
Pear and Nashi Information Page
Double grafted to allow pollination within the same tree. 
Pear and Nashi Information Page
Double grafted to allow pollination within the same tree. 
Pear and Nashi Information Page
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 5m
Pear and Nashi Information Page
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3.5m x 3m
Pear and Nashi Information Page
Support with a permanent stake.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
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