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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
Small, sweet, juicy flesh. Pale green to pale yellow with smooth skin. Good cropper. Excellent dessert variety.
Light green covered with bronze russet. Rough skin. Tender, juicy with rose water flavour. Good cropper.
Medium size, mid-green turning yellow with light brown russet patches. Pale yellow flesh has delicious scented flavour.
Large, dull green with brown russet, many have purplish flush. Crisp, coarse, fairly juicy flesh. Excellent stewing pear.
Large full green fruit changing to greenish yellow. Some fruits develop a red flush and slight russet. Excellent for baking.
Well known amongst Scottish fruit enthusiasts. Large, sweet, mellow and a reliable 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.
Sweet, juicy eater and a good cropper. Up to 40% bigger than normal Conference pears. Self-fertile.
Pale green turning yellow. Occasional red flush. Pale yellow flesh, rich juicy flavour. Superb eating quality.
A green turning yellow fruit with a pinkish flush and mottled brown russet. Fine melting juicy texture. Fine quality.
Yellowish-green with a little russet. Fine, melting and juicy texture, classic flavour. Reliable cropper.