Area of origin: Horticulture
Adult dimensions: Height up to 6m, width up to 5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Soil type: Rich, fresh and light; not too limey, not too clayey
Hardiness: Hardy to -20°C
Exposure: Full sun, protected from wind
Pollinators: Pear tree Beurré Hardy, Conférence, Doyenné du Comice, Jules Guyot, William’s, William’s Rouge.
Properties and uses:
The Common Pear tree produces a large quantity of juicy, sweet and sour fruit with a white flesh. The pears are medium-sized and generally ripe at the beginning of November. They keep well and are mainly used for juicing. After pressing, the juice is used to make “poiré”, a sparkling alcoholic drink, and after processing, pear brandy is obtained.
This Pear tree is not self-fertile, so it is necessary to plant other pear tree varieties nearby, which bloom at the same period. For example, varieties such as Beurré Hardy, Conférence, Doyenné du Comice, Jules Guyot, William’s, William’s Rouge.
Plant them now: the shortest way to your plate is through your garden!