About
This very melting texture and is aromatic with a rose-water perfume. Season of use November to December. Pollination group 3. Although it is slow to bear fruit, it has resistance to scab. It produces good, regular crops and is a very hardy, vigorous tree.
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, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeFruit Edible
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height5-10 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
PruningRegular pruning required; a spur bearer. Prune according to form: cordons, espaliers and pruning established fans. Can also be grown as standards or spindlebushes. For further guidance see: pruning new pear trees, summer pear pruning, winter pear pruning, renovating pear trees
PropagationPropagate by grafting or chip budding onto a rootstock for fruit. Quince rootstocks are usually used
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, codling moth, bullfinches, pear midge, pear and cherry slugworm and pear blister mite
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to brown rot, blossom wilt, fireblight and replant diseases