This late-maturing variety produces pears that can be stored well into the Christmas season. The fruit is large and features a significant russeting on its surface, offering fine-textured, sweet, and fragrant flesh. In autumn, the foliage transforms to a vibrant red before it drops.

Pyrus consists of deciduous trees and shrubs characterized by oval-shaped leaves. In the spring, these plants produce fragrant white flowers, which are succeeded by green or brown fruits. Some species bear fruits that are suitable for consumption.

Pyrus communis 'Santa Claus' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Schoene Helene' (F)

Pyrus communis 'Schweizer Hose' (F)

Pyrus communis 'Seckel' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Sierra' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Sierra' (F)

Pyrus communis 'Sir Harry Veitch' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Sirrine' (C)

Pyrus communis 'Sissy' (F)

Pyrus communis 'Snowdon Queen' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Soleil d'Automne' (F)

Pyrus communis 'Sommer Blutbirne' (Perry)

Pyrus communis 'Souvenir du Congrès' is a compact, upright pear tree featuring large, glossy, oval leaves and white flowers that emerge in spring. The fruit is medium to large, elongated, and has a smooth skin that ranges from pale green to light yellow, sometimes exhibiting russeting along with red flushing and stripes. The pale yellow flesh is tender, sweet, and juicy, offering a distinct musky taste. Harvest is recommended in early autumn. This variety is not self-fertile and belongs to pollination group 3, yielding abundant crops.

Pyrus communis 'Souvenir du Congrès' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Starkrimson' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Sucrée de Montluçon' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Summer Bergamot' (F)

Pyrus communis 'Summer Beurré d'Arenberg' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Swan's Egg' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Taylors Gold'PBR

Pyrus communis 'Taynton Squash' (Perry)

Pyrus communis 'Terrace Pearl' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Tettenhall Dick' (C/D)

Pyrus communis 'Thimo' (F)

'Thompson's' is a medium-sized, erect tree that showcases white flowers in the spring. Its leaves are glossy, oval, and wavy-edged, providing an attractive display of autumn color. The tree produces medium to large, oval to pear-shaped dessert pears, characterized by smooth skin that ranges from pale green to pale yellow, often featuring variable russeting. The flesh is creamy-white, smooth, and juicy, offering a pleasing aromatic flavor. Harvest the fruit in early autumn for use throughout the late autumn season. This cultivar is not self-fertile and belongs to pollination group 3.

Pyrus communis 'Thompson's' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Thorn' (Perry)

Pyrus communis 'Tico Waves'PBR (F)

Pyrus communis 'Todd' (F)

Pyrus communis 'Triomphe de Jodoigne' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Triomphe de Vienne' is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 8 meters tall. Its foliage consists of glossy green leaves that transition to yellow during the autumn months. In spring, the tree produces white flowers, which later give way to large, elongated pears in mid-season. The fruit has a light green skin that matures to yellow, featuring subtle russeting.

Pyrus communis 'Triomphe de Vienne' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Turandot'

Pyrus communis 'Turners Barn' (Perry)

Pyrus communis 'Uta'

Pyrus communis 'Uvedale's St Germain' (C)

Pyrus communis 'Van Mons Léon Leclerc' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Verbelu' (C)

Pyrus communis 'Verdi' (F)

Pyrus communis 'Verulam' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Vicar of Winkfield' (C)

Pyrus communis 'Virgouleuse' (D)

Pyrus communis 'Vlezembeek'

Pyrus communis 'Walton Weeper' (F)

Pyrus communis 'Welsh Gin' (Perry)

Pyrus communis 'Williams' Bon Chrétien' is a dessert pear variety that reaches heights of 2.5 to 8 meters, influenced by the rootstock used. It produces white flowers and yields yellow-green fruit known for its excellent taste. This cultivar falls into pollination group 3 and is typically harvested from mid to late September.

Pyrus communis 'Williams' Bon Chrétien' (D/C)

Pyrus communis 'Williams' Compatible' (F)

This dual-purpose pear variety produces sizable, red-skinned fruits with a sweet, tender flesh. For optimal flavor, consume the pears shortly after harvest, as they have a limited storage life.

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