Product description
Conference pears are one of the most popular varieties sold in supermarkets, but nothing beats enjoying them fresh from the garden. Grow your own pears to make flavourful desserts or pick a healthy fruit snack whenever you please. The pears produced by this tree have a long, slender shape with yellow-green skin colouring. The firm flesh is juicy with a sweet flavour.
As well as being a culinary delight, a pear tree adds colour, texture and height interest to the garden. In spring, these fruit trees are covered with small pure white flowers from April through May. The blossoms are followed by developing fruits in summer, ripening steadily until they’re ready to be harvested in autumn. Vibrant green leaves turn vivid shades of gold, orange and red, providing plenty of late-season colour.
Conference pear trees are relatively easy, undemanding plants. They grow well even in cold parts of the country and are suited to container gardening, making excellent patio fruit trees. Position your new tree in a sunny, sheltered spot out of strong winds. Water during dry spells to ensure the soil remains moist but well-draining. Trees planted in a neutral soil type will yield the most fruit.
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 'Conference'
Pear 'Conference'
Product description
Conference pears are one of the most popular varieties sold in supermarkets, but nothing beats enjoying them fresh from the garden. Grow your own pears to make flavourful desserts or pick a healthy fruit snack whenever you please. The pears produced by this tree have a long, slender shape with yellow-green skin colouring. The firm flesh is juicy with a sweet flavour.
As well as being a culinary delight, a pear tree adds colour, texture and height interest to the garden. In spring, these fruit trees are covered with small pure white flowers from April through May. The blossoms are followed by developing fruits in summer, ripening steadily until they’re ready to be harvested in autumn. Vibrant green leaves turn vivid shades of gold, orange and red, providing plenty of late-season colour.
Conference pear trees are relatively easy, undemanding plants. They grow well even in cold parts of the country and are suited to container gardening, making excellent patio fruit trees. Position your new tree in a sunny, sheltered spot out of strong winds. Water during dry spells to ensure the soil remains moist but well-draining. Trees planted in a neutral soil type will yield the most fruit.
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.
