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Vranja quince tree Vranja quince trees for sale This is our recommendation as the best variety. Sizeable, weighty downy pale yellow fruits with a divine aroma, cook wonderfully. Any attractive tree.

Conference dwarf Quince C Conference Pear Trees for sale This Conference Pear 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! 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. Tree sizes for Conference Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.

Fruits are smaller and more apple shaped than Vranja; free fruiting and popular.

Concorde Pear Dwarf Quince C Concorde 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! 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.

Beth Pear dwarf Quince C Beth dwarf Pear Trees for sale This Beth Pear 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! 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 Dwarf 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

Doyenne du Comice dwarf Quince C Doyenne du Comice 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! 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 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 Tree sizes for Doyenne du Comice Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.

Catillac Pear tree Catillac Pear Trees Catillac is a very old variety known since the 1600’s. A cooking variety, and widely regarded as the best culinary Pear to grow. The growth is vigorous, hardy and productive. Catillac Pear Tree – season Harvest in October but not suitable for use until January. Catillac Pear – appearance Quite beautiful, large, clasically shaped olive green becoming yellowish with a lovely pink blush. Flavour When cooked slowly turns to a beautiful dense pink puree scented of pear drops. Also suitable for baking, chutneys, flans and tarts etc. Catillac Pear – Pollination Catillac is a triploid variety so needs two other Pear trees to crop well. Here are some suggested varieties: Beth Beurre Hardy Williams Bon Chretien Conference Concorde Invincible Moonglow Tree sizes for Catillac Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.

Beth Pear tree Beth Pear Trees for sale 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 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 Tree sizes for Beth Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.

Moonglow cordon pear Moonglow 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 Moonglow is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart This variety is really a form of Williams bon Chretien only with a brighter skin. An exceptionally attractive Pear with a lovely flavour. Moonglow Pear Tree – season Mid-late September and into October.. Moonglow Pear – appearance Medium sized, classic Williams formation, the skin a bright and luminous lemon yellow throughout when ripe. A stunning Pear. Flavour Superb; tender, lightly perfumed and aromatic with an intense aroma and very juicy flesh. Moonglow 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 Tree sizes for Moonglow Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.

Merton Pride cordon tree Merton Pride 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 Merton Pride is Quince C which is the best stock for cordon trees. Plant 60-80cm’s apart. Merton Pride is a more recent variety but one which has been compared to a Doyenne duComice only a better performer. The large quality fruits are borne on a vigorous tree that was English raised and held in high esteem by professionals. Merton Pride Pear Tree – season Ready for picking late September and use through November. Merton Pride Pear – appearance Large, pear shaped, pale green throughout with a slight russet. Flavour Very fleshy, tender, dripping with juice and with an intense yet sweet pear-drop flavour that makes the mouth water. Merton Pride Pear – Pollination A triploid so needs 2 other trees to crop well. Here is a list of suggested varieties: Concorde Invincible Williams bon Chretien Beurre Hardy Improved Fertility Beth Tree sizes for Merton Pride Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.

Louise Bonne de Jersey stepover Louise Bonne de Jersey 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. 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 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 Tree sizes for Louise Bonne de Jersey Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.

Improved Fertility stepover Improved Fertility 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. 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 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. Tree sizes for Improved Fertility Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.

Josephine de Malines dwarf Pear Josephine de Malines 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! 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 Tree sizes for Josephine de Malines Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.

Concorde Pear tree Concorde Pear Trees for sale 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. Tree sizes for Concorde Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.

Moonglow fan espalier trees Moonglow 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 Moonglow is a young tree suitable for training yourself, in situ. Such trees usually settle to cropping within 2 or 3 seasons. This variety is really a form of Williams bon Chretien only with a brifhter skin. An exceptionally attractive Pear with a lovely flavour. Moonglow Pear Tree – season Mid-late September and into October.. Moonglow Pear – appearance Medium sized, classic Williams formation, the skin a bright and luminous lemon yellow throughout when ripe. A stunning Pear. Flavour Superb; tender, lightly perfumed and aromatic with an intense aroma and very juicy flesh. Moonglow 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 Tree sizes for Moonglow Pear trees: Quince C rootstock Is the most compact stock generally used for Pears. It can be maintained at an easily harvested 180-260cm’s and can be planted around 150-180cm’s apart. Quince ‘C’ is easily the most satisfactory rootstock for garden use and can even be incorporated into a large – say 24” – container and kept on the patio. Such trees may be restricted below the 180cm mark. Quince A rootstock Is more vigorous than Quince ‘C’ and is ideal for orchard planting, grassy area’s and the larger border. It will grow to 250-350cm’s and should be planted not less than 250cm’s apart. A heavy cropping tree suitable for most good soils and situations.