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Williams bon Chretien cordon Williams Bon Chretien cordon Pear Trees for sale Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon Williams bon Chretien is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. Williams is often credited as being the most universally grown pear. A tree of medium growth, freely cropping & hardy. Is partly self fertile but does benefit from a pollinator. Amazingly, despite the name, this is actually an English raised Pear which has it’s origins in Berkshire in the 1800’s. Williams Bon Chretien cordonPear Tree – season Mid-late September harvest as soon as ripe straight from the tree. Williams bon Chretien Pear – appearance Medium sized, classic Pear shape, pale green-yellow with only the very occasional pink flush or stripe. Flavour Unmistakeably scented with a wonderful aroma and the perfect balanace of sweetness and acidity. At it’s best unbeatable. Also suits cooking applications such as flans and tarts. Williams Bon Chretien Pear – Pollination This variety belongs in ‘C’ pollination group & will pollinate readily with varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Beth Beurre Hardy Concorde Invincible Improved Fertility

Onward cordon Onward cordon Pear Trees Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon Onward pear is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. Onward was trialled at The National Fruit Trials [where it performed very strongly] notes this English raised Pear as a cross between Laxton Superb [Pear, not apple] and Doyenne de Comice. Onward is an excellent newcomer with some impressive qualities. Onward cordon Pear Tree – season Mid-late September and into October.. Onward Pear – appearance Medium to large in size, pale green-yellow, some russet patches and an attractive pinkish red blush on the sunny side. Very good uniformity and quality. Flavour Similar to Doyenne du Comice, rich, melting and supremely juicy. Onward Pear – Pollination This variety belongs in ‘C’ pollination group & will pollinate readily with varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Beth Beurre Hardy Concorde Invincible Improved Fertility Williams bon Chretien

Louise Bonne de Jersey cordon tree Louise Bonne de Jersey cordon Pear Trees for sale Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. This is a second early in season, this popular choice makes an attractive, upright, well foliated tree with fruits nicely coloured. Louise Bonne de Jersey cordon Pear Tree – season Mid September to early-mid October. Wait until the fruits have coloured well and will part from the tree easily before picking. Louise Bonne de Jersey Pear – appearance Traditional Pear shape, green/yellow smooth skinned and shinyl, the sunny side has a bold vermillion flush. Flavour When eaten at the correct stage is one of the finest Pears of all, tender and divinely sweet & juicy.. Louise Bonne de Jersey Pear – Pollination This variety belongs to the ‘A’ pollination group so will partner well with others in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Concorde Invincible Packhams Triumph Beurre Hardy Durondeau

Josephine de Malines cordon Josephine de Malines cordon Pear Trees Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon Josephine de Malines is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. Josephine is, at first glance not a variety to excite the imagination, being a small weakly tree with small, unnassuming fruits. But the delectable flavour and very late season hint at treasured to be discovered. Belgium raised, in 1830. Best in good soil and a protected position. Josephine de Malines Pear Tree – season Harvest late, at the end of October. Will keep in store until March at least and seems to get better and better. Josephine de Malines Pear – appearance The fruits are circular to conical, pale green with some russet patches, yellowing when fully ripe. Flavour One of the best-tasting of all Pears with a sumptuous yielding juicy green-white flesh and a deep, intense mouthwatering flavour. Josephine de Malines Pear – Pollination This variety belongs to the ‘B’ pollination group so will partner well with others in the same or adjacent groups.Here are some suggested varieties: Beth Concorde Conference Beurre Hardy Invincible

Invincible cordon Invincible cordon Pear Trees Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. Invincible is aptly named, for this French raised newcomer produces blossoms usually in two separate flushes, meaning that during frosty seasons it is more likely to yield where other Pears may fail. A very heavy cropper and a good grower suitable for all areas. A highly recommended new Pear variety. Invincible cordon Pear Tree – season This variety has a very long season and can be picked from early-mid September to early-mid October, and may then be enjoyed from storage until February or later. Invincible Pear – appearance A long deep emerald green pear, yellowing only slightly when fully ripe. Flavour Has a good flavour, crisply juicy and sweet with little or no acidity, but make sure the fruits are properly ripe before eating. Invincible Pear – Pollination Invincible is fully self fertile so does well on it’s own with no need for pollinating partners. It is also a great pollinator for other varieties in the A,B or C pollination groups.

Improved Fertility cordon Improved Fertility cordon Pear Trees Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart Improved Fertility was raised by the famous Seabrooks Nursery in Essex, a popular garden Pear tree because it is self fertile so will produce good fruits on it’s own. Has good disease resistance and is capable of heavy crops, grows well everywhere. Although ideally suited to dessert, it can also be cooked and bottled. Improved Fertility cordon Pear Tree – season Harvest from mid September for use for about a month. Improved Fertility Pear – appearance Fairly small fruits of green-gold densely covered in russet. Flavour Sweet, mild and enjoyable! Improved Fertility Pear – Pollination Improved Fertility is self fertile so does not need other trees for it to fruit well. It is itself in grou ‘C’ so can be used to help varieties in the same or adjacent groups to crop.

Gorham cordon Gorham Pear Trees Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon Gorham pear is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. Gorham is an upright growing tree that is healthy and easy to manage. Gorham ripens as a second early Pear and is often selected for the perfect flavour. Gorham Pear Tree – season Harvest from mid September and keep for about 5 days before consuming. Gorham Pear – appearance Somewhat oval olive green, slightly covered in russet, yellowing slightly on ripening. Small to medium sized fruits of good even quality. Flavour Pure white tender, melting flesh, lots of juice and a lightly musky very sweet taste. Often considered one of the finest dessert pears. Gorham Pear – Pollination Gorham is in pollination group ‘C’ so will partner well with any varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Concorde Williams bon Chretien Glou Morceau Beth Moonglow

Doyenne du Comice cordon Doyenne du Comice cordon pear tree Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon Doyenne du Comice is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. Du Comice - raised from the first seed bed in the fruit garden of Comice Horticole, Angers, Department of Maine-et-Loire, France. First fruited in 1849 but did not reach Europe for some years later. Often considered the benchmark in quality and flavour for dessert Pears but needs ideal conditions to produce of it’s best. The trees can be slower coming into fruit than other varieties. Doyenne du Comice cordon Pear Tree – season Doyenne du Comice should be harvested in late October and used from store about a month later, usually keeping until January. Doyenne du Comice Pear – appearance Large to very large, weighty, medium green becoming only slightly yellowish when ripe. Flavour Superb; becomes tender and extra-juicy with the perfect Pear flavour. Doyenne du Comice Pear – Pollination Doyenne du Comice is a triploid variety so needs two others to crop well. Here are some suggested varieties: Beth Improved Fertility Williams Bon Chretien Conference Concorde Invincible

Conference cordon Conference Pear Trees for sale Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. Conference is the most famous name in Pears by far, Conference was raised in Hertfordshire and introduced in 1885. It is an unmistakeable Pear with it’s elegant, long shapely outline. Generally a good yielder and trouble free garden variety. Conference Pear Tree – season Can be harvested early October and used from store through until the New Year. Conference Pear – appearance Long, narrow olive green becoming slightly yellowish when ripe. Often hangs in bunches. Flavour Crisp and juicy flesh becomes softer, more mellow with storage. Flavour is sweet and mild at all times. Conference Pear – Pollination Conference is self fertile so does not need any other varieties to produce good crops. It is itself a good pollinator for other varieties in A,B or C groups.

Beurre Hardy cordon Beurre Hardy cordon Pear Trees Cordon Pear trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon is Quince C which is the best stock for cordonPear trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. Beurre Hardy is quite an old variety, originating in France in 1820 or 1830. It is a remkably good grower, vigorous and productive and, briefly, popular commercially. Hardy and easy to grow. Beurre Hardy Pear Tree – season Early-mid October, for use throughout that month Beurre Hardy Pear – appearance Medium to large, blocky, dull olive greenish with a faint yellow flush and occassional russet patches. Flesh is cream. Flavour Very good; yielding cream flesh with a tinge of green, supremely juicy and buttery in texture. Beurre Hardy Pear – Pollination Beurre Hardy is in ‘B’ pollination group so partner with any varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Durondeau Williams Bon Chretien Conference Concorde Invincible

Williams bon Chretien stepover Williams Bon Chretien stepover Pear Trees for sale Stepover trees are used primarily for edging a border or pathway or to divide the kitchen/vegetable garden. These very tiny trees are just 18” in height with two side laterals from the main stem forming a capital ‘T’ shape. The stepover tree is an ormamental addition to your garden and these trees are grown on the Quince C rootstock. Plant 120-150cm’s apart. Often credited as being the most universally grown pear. A tree of medium growth, freely cropping & hardy. Is partly self fertile but does benefit from a pollinator. Amazingly, despite the name, this is actually an English raised Pear which has it’s origins in Berkshire in the 1800’s. Williams Bon Chretien stepover Pear Tree – season Mid-late September harvest as soon as ripe straight from the tree. Williams bon Chretien Pear – appearance Medium sized, classic Pear shape, pale green-yellow with only the very occasional pink flush or stripe. Flavour Unmistakeably scented with a wonderful aroma and the perfect balanace of sweetness and acidity. At it’s best unbeatable. Also suits cooking applications such as flans and tarts. Williams Bon Chretien Pear – Pollination This variety belongs in ‘C’ pollination group & will pollinate readily with varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Beth Beurre Hardy Concorde Invincible Improved Fertility

Onward stepover Onward stepover Pear Trees Stepover trees are used primarily for edging a border or pathway or to divide the kitchen/vegetable garden. These very tiny trees are just 18” in height with two side laterals from the main stem forming a capital ‘T’ shape. The stepover tree is an ormamental addition to your garden and these trees are grown on the Quince C rootstock. Plant 120-150cm’s apart. Onward was trialled at The National Fruit Trials [where it performed very strongly] notes this English raised Pear as a cross between Laxton Superb [Pear, not apple] and Doyenne de Comice. Onward is an excellent newcomer with some impressive qualities. Onward stepover Pear Tree – season Mid-late September and into October.. Onward Pear – appearance Medium to large in size, pale green-yellow, some russet patches and an attractive pinkish red blush on the sunny side. Very good uniformity and quality. Flavour Similar to Doyenne du Comice, rich, melting and supremely juicy. Onward Pear – Pollination This variety belongs in ‘C’ pollination group & will pollinate readily with varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Beth Beurre Hardy Concorde Invincible Improved Fertility Williams bon Chretien

Invincible stepover Invincible stepover Pear Trees Stepover trees are used primarily for edging a border or pathway or to divide the kitchen/vegetable garden. These very tiny trees are just 18” in height with two side laterals from the main stem forming a capital ‘T’ shape. The stepover tree is an ormamental addition to your garden and these trees are grown on the Quince C rootstock. Plant 120-150cm’s apart. Invincible is aptly named, for this French raised newcomer produces blossoms usually in two separate flushes, meaning that during frosty seasons it is more likely to yield where other Pears may fail. A very heavy cropper and a good grower suitable for all areas. A highly recommended new Pear variety. Invincible Pear Tree – season This variety has a very long season and can be picked from early-mid September to early-mid October, and may then be enjoyed from storage until February or later. Invincible Pear – appearance A long deep emerald green pear, yellowing only slightly when fully ripe. Flavour Has a good flavour, crisply juicy and sweet with little or no acidity, but make sure the fruits are properly ripe before eating. Invincible Pear – Pollination Invincible is fully self fertile so does well on it’s own with no need for pollinating partners. It is also a great pollinator for other varieties in the A,B or C pollination groups.

Doyenne du Comice stepover Doyenne du Comice stepover pear tree Stepover trees are used primarily for edging a border or pathway or to divide the kitchen/vegetable garden. These very tiny trees are just 18” in height with two side laterals from the main stem forming a capital ‘T’ shape. The stepover tree is an ormamental addition to your garden and these trees are grown on the Quince C rootstock. Plant 120-150cm’s apart. Du Comice - raised from the first seed bed in the fruit garden of Comice Horticole, Angers, Department of Maine-et-Loire, France. First fruited in 1849 but did not reach Europe for some years later. Often considered the benchmark in quality and flavour for dessert Pears but needs ideal conditions to produce of it’s best. The trees can be slower coming into fruit than other varieties. Doyenne du Comice stepover Pear Tree – season Doyenne du Comice should be harvested in late October and used from store about a month later, usually keeping until January. Doyenne du Comice Pear – appearance Large to very large, weighty, medium green becoming only slightly yellowish when ripe. Flavour Superb; becomes tender and extra-juicy with the perfect Pear flavour. Doyenne du Comice Pear – Pollination Doyenne du Comice is a triploid variety so needs two others to crop well. Here are some suggested varieties: Beth Improved Fertility Williams Bon Chretien Conference Concorde Invincible

Conference stepover Conference Pear Trees for sale Stepover trees are used primarily for edging a border or pathway or to divide the kitchen/vegetable garden. These very tiny trees are just 18” in height with two side laterals from the main stem forming a capital ‘T’ shape. The stepover tree is an ormamental addition to your garden and these trees are grown on the Quince C rootstock. Plant 120-150cm’s apart. Conference is the most famous name in Pears by far, Conference was raised in Hertfordshire and introduced in 1885. It is an unmistakeable Pear with it’s elegant, long shapely outline. Generally a good yielder and trouble free garden variety. Conference Pear Tree – season Can be harvested early October and used from store through until the New Year. Conference Pear – appearance Long, narrow olive green becoming slightly yellowish when ripe. Often hangs in bunches. Flavour Crisp and juicy flesh becomes softer, more mellow with storage. Flavour is sweet and mild at all times. Conference Pear – Pollination Conference is self fertile so does not need any other varieties to produce good crops. It is itself a good pollinator for other varieties in A,B or C groups.

Beth Pear stepover Beth stepover Pear Trees Stepover trees are used primarily for edging a border or pathway or to divide the kitchen/vegetable garden. These very tiny trees are just 18” in height with two side laterals from the main stem forming a capital ‘T’ shape. The stepover tree is an ormamental addition to your garden and these trees are grown on the Quince C rootstock. Plant 120-150cm’s apart Beth is an excellent early variety from East Malling [Kent] This dessert Pear has exceptional eating qualities and is also a heavy cropper. A neat and fairly compact grower. Beth fan stepover Pear Tree – season Eating early September through to early October. Beth Pear – appearance A medium sized fruit, classical bottom-heavy pear shape, ripening to a beautiful primrose yellow and filled with juice. Flavour Intensely sweet, develops a wonderful scent, full of juice and very tender texture. Beth Pear – Pollination Beth is in ‘B’ pollination group so partner with any varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Williams bon Chretien Moonlgow Invincible Gorham Improved Fertility

Concorde Pear fan espalier Concorde fan espalier Pear Trees for sale Espalier or fan Pear trees are used against a wall; you will need not less than 180 x 180cm’s for a fan or espalier tree. Please note we do not supply ready trained trees; this Concorde is a young tree suitable for training yourself, in situ. Such trees usually settle to cropping within 2 or 3 seasons. Concorde is one of the most important Pear tree introductions for decades and is already one of the most popular varieties for the garden, or orchard and suits all growing applicactions. Concorde tends to make quite a compact tree, it is easy to manage, frost hardy and a reliable setter of good quality fruits. One of the best varieties for container growing on Quince ‘C’ stock. Concorde Pear Tree – season Can be harvested for use late September-November. Concorde Pear – appearance Medium sized elongated and the skin mostly covered in a pale golden russet over pale green. Flavour Mild and sweet, sem-crisp juicy texture.. Concorde Pear – Pollination Concorde is self fertile so does need any other varieties to pollinate. It is itself in group ‘B’ so can be used to pollinate any varieties in the same or adjacent groups.

Burbanks Giant Prune cordon Burbanks Giant Prune Plum cordon Cordon Plum trees are a good choice for restricted areas and a fence or wall. They can be grown at a 45degree angle, or upright. The rootstock we use for our cordon is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. This rather old and well known variety is one of the hardiest Plums so is good for frosty area’s, normally prtoducing a good crop under most conditions. A very heavily yielding tree that is primarily used for cooking purposes at which it excels. Burbanks Giant Prune plum tree – season Early-mid September, keeps well. Burbanks Giant Prune Plum – appearance & flavour Medium sized, shapely, oval reddish-purple, flesh golden. Firm texture which is fine for bottling and makes a great pie or for jams etc; will suit dessert when fully ripe. Burbanks Giant Prune – pollination Self fertile so fine on it’s own.

Winter Nellis dwarf pear Winter Nellis Pear dwarf Pear Trees This tree is grown on dwarf Quince C stock which is compact and makes the smallest Pear tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest! Winter Nellis is a Belgian variety first known in the UK in 1818. It is only a small fruit but has a lovely flavour and stores very late. A small growing tree but frost hardy and reliable. Winter Nellis Pear dwarf pear Tree – season Keep on the tree as late as possible, late October to early November, may then be used from storage well into January/February. Winter Nellis Pear – appearance Small, somewhat rounded dull brown russet over green. Not a looker. Flavour Superb; tender, lightly perfumed and aromatic with an intense aroma and very juicy flesh. Winter Nellis Pear – Pollination This variety belongs in ‘C’ pollination group & will pollinate readily with varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Beth Beurre Hardy Concorde Invincible Improved Fertility

Williams bon Chretien dwarf tree Williams Bon Chretien dwarf Pear Trees for sale This tree is grown on dwarf Quince C stock which is compact and makes the smallest Pear tree of all. Trees can be maintained at around 180cm’s in height with a similar spread, perhaps a little less if contained in a 20” pot. The trees are easy to manage and easy to harvest! Williams is often credited as being the most universally grown pear. A tree of medium growth, freely cropping & hardy. Is partly self fertile but does benefit from a pollinator. Amazingly, despite the name, this is actually an English raised Pear which has it’s origins in Berkshire in the 1800’s. Williams Bon Chretien dwarf Pear Tree – season Mid-late September harvest as soon as ripe straight from the tree. Williams bon Chretien Pear – appearance Medium sized, classic Pear shape, pale green-yellow with only the very occasional pink flush or stripe. Flavour Unmistakeably scented with a wonderful aroma and the perfect balanace of sweetness and acidity. At it’s best unbeatable. Also suits cooking applications such as flans and tarts. Williams Bon Chretien Pear – Pollination This variety belongs in ‘C’ pollination group & will pollinate readily with varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties: Beth Beurre Hardy Concorde Invincible Improved Fertility