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Conference Pear Tree

Name: Conference Pear Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CPT.QA.12.2
Price: 50.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Eating Pear Trees

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Available As:

Mature standard tree

1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top

Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

Trained

Trained into an espalier or fan shape

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size Quince C (dwarf) 2m, Quince A (semi vigorous) 3-3.5m in 10 years

Fruit Eating pear

Pollination group B Self fertile

Cropping period Mid season (Late September)

Description

Conference Pear trees are popular for their good crop of delicious dessert pears with a sweet rosewater flavour. The long, slender pears have green russet skin encasing firm and juicy cream-coloured flesh. Ready in late September, the pears can be stored for up to 2 months once picked.

A good choice less favourable Northern positions or clay soil with good drainage, Conference Pear is also suited to gardens, with the white spring blossom attracting pollinating wildlife. Being self fertile, Conference does not require another pear tree in order to produce fruit. It also benefits from good disease resistance, making this an excellent all-rounder.

An award winning variety, Pyrus communis 'Conference' Pear originates from Herefordshire in the 19th century and remains a popular choice today.

Nigel's Nursery Notes: Conference Pear is available on a variety of different rootstocks to control vigour, as well as trained shapes and mature specimens.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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