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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Double Graft Pear. Doyenne du Comice- Top quality dessert pear. Green skin with white melting flesh that carrys a hint of cinnamon. Ready about late February. Beurre Bosc - Large long fruit with bronze-green skin and soft highly flavoured flesh that melts in your mouth. Ripe around February.
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/Beurre Bosc
Current Stock Height: 140/160 cm ?
Container: pb18 ?
$54.99
Pear Dble Doyenne Du Comice/Beurre Bosc PC
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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
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Double graft pear. Doyenne du Comice- Top quality dessert pear. Green skin with white melting flesh that carrys a hint of cinnamon. Ready about late February. Winter Nelis- Green skin, rich buttery flavour. Good keeper. Matures around the end of March. Deciduous.
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/Winter Nelis PC
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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.
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
Pear Dble Nashi Hosui/Nijisseiki PC
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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.
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
Pear Dble Nashi Kosui/Hosui PC
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Double Graft Nashi Pear. Shinseiki - Round fruit with a smooth yellow skin. The white flesh is tender and juicy with a sweet mild flavour.
Nijisseiki - Large rounded fruit with smooth yellow-green skin. The flesh is quite sweet and very juicy. Both will be ripe around March.
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
Pear Dble Nashi Shinseiki/Nijisseiki PC
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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. Prolific cropper. Beurre Bosc. Quality large fruit that is melt in your mouth delicious. Attractive warm brown skin. Matures late summer. Stores well. Deciduous.
Double grafted to allow pollination within the same tree.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: cm x cm
Pear Dble William Bon Chretien/Beurre Bosc BA29
Current Stock Height: 160/170 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$54.99
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. Prolific cropper. Conference. NZs most popular pear crops well, delicious long narrow and juicy, smooth green skin. Rich aromatic flesh with a slight pink tinge when ripe around March. Deciduous
Double grafted to allow pollination within the same tree.
Pear Dble William Bon Chretein/Conference BA29
Current Stock Height: 160/180 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$54.99
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.
Double grafted to allow pollination within the same tree.
Pear Dble William Bon Chretien/Winter Cole BA29
Current Stock Height: 160/170 cm ?
Container: pb18 ?
$54.99
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.
Double grafted to allow pollination within the same tree.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 5m x 3m
Pear Dble Winter Nellis/Packhams Triumph QN
Current Stock Height: 160/180 ?
Container: pb18 ?
$54.99
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