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 Double Graft Nashi Pear Double Graft Nashi Pear. Kosui - Golden brown fruit with russeted skin and crisp juicy flesh superb for eating. Hosui - Round fruit with golden russeted skin. Intensely flavoured juicy flesh. These Pears are ripe around March when the fruit should come away easily from the tree with a light twist. Pear Dble Nashi Kosui/Hosui 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- 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) New stock expected Beginning of August, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $64.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
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 New stock expected Beginning of August, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $64.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka Double Graft Pear Double grafted Pear. Taylors Gold- A NZ bred Pear with golden russeted skin and a sensational flavour. Tender and juicy, ripens around April. Winter Nelis - Ripens around April and is an excellent keeper. Green skin with reddish russet patches. Fruit is small, the flesh buttery with a rich flavour. Pear Dble Taylor/Winter Nelis QuC New stock expected Beginning of August, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $64.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
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 Winter Nellis/Packhams Triumph BA29 New stock expected Beginning of August, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $64.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
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 Dwf BA29 Current Stock Height: 90/140cm ? Container: 8l ? WAS $54.99 LESS 25% 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: 110/130 cm ? Container: 8l ? WAS $54.99 LESS 25% 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: 140/160 cm ? Container: 8l ? WAS $54.99 LESS 25% 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 New stock expected Beginning of August, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $54.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka Asian Pear or Nashi Nashi - Beautiful Asian pear with bronzed round fruit with a mild flavour. The creamy flesh is low acid and therefore very sweet. Self-pollinates but will do better with a companion such as Pear Kosui. Ripens around March. Nashi is the Japanese word for Pear. Deciduous. Pear Hosui (QN) New stock expected Beginning of August, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $54.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
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
Double grafted to allow pollination within the same tree.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3.5m 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.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 3m
Pollinators - Beurre Bosc, William Bon Chretien or Winter Nelis.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 4m x 3.5m
NOW $41.24
Grafted on to Quince rootstock for size control.
Pollinators - Beurre Bosc, William Bon Chretien or Winter Nelis.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 5m
NOW $41.24
Pollinators - Beurre Bosc, William Bon Chretien or Winter Nelis.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3.5m x 3m
NOW $41.24
Pollinators - Seckel, William Bon Chretien or Confrence.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2.5m
Self-pollinates, for best cropping results, companion plant with Kosui, Nijiessekki or Shinseiki
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3.5m x 3m
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