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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.
Callery Pear
Glossy leaves turn purple and claret in autumn following showy white flowers. Height after 10 years up to 5m.
Pear
Excellent silver foilage tree. White flowers with red anthers in March, small, glossy, yellow-green, fruit in autumn.
Silver Weeping Pear
Silver, willow like leaves on elegant weeping branches. Height and spread after 10 years 3m x 3m.
White blossom in spring, followed by small, edible fruit. Leaves turn gold and orange in autumn.
Snow Pear
A classic silver leaved tree with abundant pure white flowers in April. Small, edible fruit . Height after 10yrs 4m.
Wild Himalayan Pear
Compact, finely toothed leaves. Attractive white flowers with red anthers, small pear-like fruit.