Product description
'Beurré Hardy' pears are renowned for their excellent flavour and are particularly well-suited to eating fresh, though they can also be enjoyed cooked in desserts. The flesh is tender, juicy and refreshing with a slight rosewater flavour. The fruits are cone-shaped with green skin russeted in brown. Don’t worry if some developing fruit falls off the tree in summer, this is completely normal and helps prevent the branches from becoming overloaded.
Before the pears begin to appear, the tree is covered with racemes of delicate white five-petalled flowers in spring. The ovate to elliptic leaves are a glossy dark green hue, turning red as the seasons change in autumn.
'Beurré Hardy' pear trees are easy to grow and are well-suited to container gardening. These small fruit trees are hardy enough to withstand UK winter temperatures, but those grown in pots may need some added insulation to protect against frost damage.
This pear tree variety produces a reliable crop year after year. The juicy pears can be harvested from mid-late September to finish ripening indoors if required.
Plant your new fruit tree in a sunny sheltered spot out of strong winds. Prune in winter to remove dead or damaged branches. Ensure the soil is moist with excellent drainage - a clay, loam or sand based soil with a neutral pH is ideal.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Pear Tree
Pear 'Beurré Hardy'
Pear 'Beurré Hardy'
Product description
'Beurré Hardy' pears are renowned for their excellent flavour and are particularly well-suited to eating fresh, though they can also be enjoyed cooked in desserts. The flesh is tender, juicy and refreshing with a slight rosewater flavour. The fruits are cone-shaped with green skin russeted in brown. Don’t worry if some developing fruit falls off the tree in summer, this is completely normal and helps prevent the branches from becoming overloaded.
Before the pears begin to appear, the tree is covered with racemes of delicate white five-petalled flowers in spring. The ovate to elliptic leaves are a glossy dark green hue, turning red as the seasons change in autumn.
'Beurré Hardy' pear trees are easy to grow and are well-suited to container gardening. These small fruit trees are hardy enough to withstand UK winter temperatures, but those grown in pots may need some added insulation to protect against frost damage.
This pear tree variety produces a reliable crop year after year. The juicy pears can be harvested from mid-late September to finish ripening indoors if required.
Plant your new fruit tree in a sunny sheltered spot out of strong winds. Prune in winter to remove dead or damaged branches. Ensure the soil is moist with excellent drainage - a clay, loam or sand based soil with a neutral pH is ideal.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your tree the best start
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Prune Pear trees in winter to shape the tree and remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. For fruit production, thin the developing fruits in late spring, leaving one or two pears per cluster, to improve fruit size and quality. Regular pruning and thinning not only enhance the tree's appearance but also promote better airflow, reducing the risk of disease and ensuring a healthier, more productive tree.
How to Water
Water Pear trees deeply after planting to help establish strong roots. During the first year, water regularly, especially in dry spells, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once established, Pear trees are relatively drought-tolerant but will benefit from additional watering during prolonged dry periods or when bearing fruit. Water early in the morning or late in the evening to minimise evaporation and allow the roots to absorb moisture effectively.
How to Plant
To plant a Pear tree, select a sunny spot with well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the root ball, loosening the soil at the base to encourage root growth. Position the tree so the graft union (where the tree is joined to the rootstock) sits just above soil level, then backfill with soil, firming gently. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the roots, and apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, ensuring it does not touch the trunk.
