About
A deciduous tree reaching 8m. It has glossy green leaves which become yellow in autumn. White blossom in spring develops into early-season pears with a conical shape. The ripe colour is golden green with a slight rosy blush and distinct russet lenticels (markings which are raised pores on the trunk). In storage, they have a tendency to decay in the core whilst looking perfect on the outside.
About the genus
Pyrus are deciduous trees or shrubs with oval leaves and scented white flowers in spring, followed by green or brown fruits, edible in some species
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeFruit Edible, Trees
HabitColumnar upright, Spreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationNeeds a deep, fertile, moist but well-drained, fairly neutral soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Will not thrive on very acid soils, shallow chalk soils or with shade for more than half the day. See Pears or pear cultivation for further advice
PruningRequires regular pruning. For more advice see pruning new pear trees, summer pear pruning and winter pear pruning
PropagationPropagate by grafting or chip budding onto a clonal rootstock for fruit; quince rootstocks are usually used. The rootstock used largely determine the size
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to pear blister mite and pear midge
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to brown rots, European pear rust and pear scab