Product description
This compact pear tree is ideal for smaller gardens. It produces a crop of deliciously sweet and juicy pears ready to harvest from August. You’ll know the pears are ripe when the skin colour changes from green to golden yellow. Williams pears are popular for their sweet flavour and can be enjoyed fresh from the tree or cooked in desserts.
In spring, before the fruit begins to form, the tree is covered with small white five-petalled flowers. The delicate blossom lasts through April and May before falling to make way for the pears to grow. Glossy green leaves turn glorious shades of gold, bronze and crimson in autumn, providing dramatic colour interest.
Williams pear trees are easy to grow and don’t demand much attention to thrive. They are hardy against cold winter temperatures and only need watered during particularly dry spells. Prune in winter to remove any dead or damaged branches before the tree bursts back into life in spring.
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 'Williams'
Pear 'Williams'
Product description
This compact pear tree is ideal for smaller gardens. It produces a crop of deliciously sweet and juicy pears ready to harvest from August. You’ll know the pears are ripe when the skin colour changes from green to golden yellow. Williams pears are popular for their sweet flavour and can be enjoyed fresh from the tree or cooked in desserts.
In spring, before the fruit begins to form, the tree is covered with small white five-petalled flowers. The delicate blossom lasts through April and May before falling to make way for the pears to grow. Glossy green leaves turn glorious shades of gold, bronze and crimson in autumn, providing dramatic colour interest.
Williams pear trees are easy to grow and don’t demand much attention to thrive. They are hardy against cold winter temperatures and only need watered during particularly dry spells. Prune in winter to remove any dead or damaged branches before the tree bursts back into life in spring.
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.
