Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pyrus communis Williams Bon Chretien Williams Pear, European Pear, Common Pear,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Trees Spreading, Upright
Description:
Deciduous, fruiting Pear tree that has fragrant white flowers in Spring followed by large green-yellow sweet, juicy fruit that matures early in the season. Fruit is great to use in deserts, preserving or to eat fresh. Requires a cross-pollinator to bare fruit, suitable varieties include Beurre Bosc, Winter Cole or Nijisseiki
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Formal Garden, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Topiary / Espalier, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Brown, Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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