pear – double U cordon £89.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: slow-growingFlowering period: AprilFlower colour: pure whiteOther features: juicy, tender fleshed pearsHardiness: fully hardyPollination Group: B – flowering mid seasonRegarded by many to be one of the best dessert pears, it produces medium to large, juicy fruits with tender flesh that are ready to harvest from early autumn. This is a hardy cultivar that has some resistance to scab.This pear tree has been grown specifically in a double U cordon shape, which makes it easier to pick and is great for growing against walls, garden dividers or as screening. These trees have been grown for a substantial number of years to form this lovely shape. Garden care: Pears naturally shed a small quantity of the developing fruits in midsummer. After this has occurred thin out the remaining pears, leaving one pear per cluster. Add a high-nitrogen feed in spring.The trees are 90cm wide at the widest point (between the top two U’s) and are about 1.3m tall.Pollination Information: This pear belongs to pollination group B, so you will need need to plant one other different variety of pear to guarantee cross pollination, and a subsequent bumper crop. Ideally this should come from the same pollination group, however it is possible to use one from group A or C as well.Please note that as we grow these trees especially for you, we need to take full payment when you place your order so as to reserve stock for you. The trees will then be despatched to you during November. If you want other items on your order delivered before hand, select split delivery in the wheelbarrow when placing your order.