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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Pear trees are known as the queen of fruits to many fruit lovers when eaten at the perfect moment. It is that moment that is often hard to predict. This combines picking not to early and ripening not too fast. When in balance, the experience is sensational. Sweet, juicy and succulent fruits that are easy to grow.
Pears have a rich history but many have their origins in other countries. Those that are derived from the UK are generally the best for our gardens. The secret to eating pears at their best is to pick (unhook the fruit) just before they are ripe to reduce bruising but with enough sugars to develop the flavour during the final ripening process.
We supply a very wide variety of pear trees for both dessert and culinary uses. Cooking pears often ripen very late and if prepared in the autumn will take hours of cooking. Store for as long as possible, even if this is well after Christmas, and they will cook in half the time.
We grow pear trees in a range of rootstocks and forms. They can be grown in a pot, fan trained or in a bush form. Many from our selection have also been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, so keep an eye out for those!
Pear
Light green covered with bronze russet. Rough skin. Tender, juicy with rose water flavour. Good cropper.
Pale green turning yellow, patches of gold/brown russet. Flesh sweet and juicy. Heavy cropping. Compact grower.
Yellowish-green with brown russet areas, occasional pink flush on chalk soil. Sweet, juicy eater and a good cropper.
An incredible juicing variety, perfect for cooking and canning. Self fertile
Pale green turning yellow. Occasional red flush. Pale yellow flesh, rich juicy flavour. Superb eating quality.
Very hardy and heavy cropping. Produces a second flowering after heavy frost. Ideal for exposed areas.
Dwarf pear with upright, columnar habit. Ideal for small spaces. Green with a slight flush, crunchy and delicate taste.
Quite resistant to frost. Light green to yellow-green, some pink flushing or heavy russet. Sweet, rich, juicy.
Rich highly perfumed with finely textured cream flesh, juicy and sweet. Named for its late ripening in December.
Red skin and red foliage in spring. Creamy white, firm texture melting and juicy. Sport of Williams Bon Chretien.
A good early eating variety, medium-large, pale green turning golden yellow. Juicy and sweet flesh, regular.
Pale green turning yellowish-green, almost covered by russet. Greenish-white flesh is juicy and sweet.