Pear Trees

 This Yorkshire raised variety has a certain fame and is one of the older varieties we still get asked for. It is heavy cropping and relaible and particularlt recommended for Northern areas. The fruits ripen to a pale yellow with some russet dots and are not overly large but sweet and juicy. They can be enjoyed throughout October. Pollinators include Improved Fertility, Josephine de Malines, Doyenne du Comice, Concorde, Winter Nellis and Invincible.

Season October. A very heavy crop from a tree that has good disease resistance. The medium sized fruits are very sweet and juicy for dessert, with an excellent, melting texture. A dual purpose variety that can also be used for cooking and bottling. Self fertile, so ideal for the one tree garden as a good crop is produced with no pollinators. Grows well everywhere. For the very best results, pollinate with: Conference, Onward, Winter Nellis, Doyenne du Comice, Du Jules, Gorham etc.

For picking mid September to early October. Raised at the National Fruit Trials by a cross between LaxIon Superb and Doyenne du Comice. The medium to large fruits are yellowish green with variable patches of brown russet and a pinkish red flush. The flesh is creamy white, juicy and superbly melting with an excellent flavour. The trees are vigorous and upright spurring freely. Suitable pollinators are: Williams, Conference, Improved Fertility, Glou Morceau etc.

Every season we are in receipt of so many requests to bud this very old variety specifically for customers who know it, we have decided to add it to our lists and this Season we are pleased to announce it is available ex-stock. It originated from Norfolk and is a fairly small fruit maturing in mid September and for use throughout October. Despite its name it is not always very highly coloured but it has an excellent flavour and normally crops well.

The fruit should be harvested in late October or early November and stored for eating November, December and January. First class fruits have been enjoyed even as late as March. To enjoy the fruits at their best, eat while they are still yellow and before they turn red. The fruits are medium sized and dark green with a slight dark brown russet. Sweet and delicately perfumed flesh that is very juicy. A heavy cropping variety that makes only moderate growth. An excellent winter pear with blossom that has frost tolerance, so is ideal for the north. Pollinators include: Doyenne du…

(T) CATILLACA culinary pear that is picked in October for using from February to April. Large fruits with a hard flesh that cooks to perfection. Very heavy cropping, with, sturdy, vigorous growth. Beautiful in flower and very hardy. A triploid variety, so needs two other varieties for pollination. Ideal pollinators are: Beth, Clapps Favourite, Gorham, Doyenne du Comice and Onward. There me many more varieties available in small quantities. just some of these are listed after the prices. However, your choice will normally come from those listed above.

For picking at the end of September and eating throughout October and November. Strong, upright growth and a regular heavy crop. A large pear that is pale yellow with a slight russet at the stem. Good flavour, tender, sweet and juicy. This variety is dual purpose. Pollinate with: Doyenne du Comice, Glou Morceau, Improved Fertility, Onward, Winter Nellis, Gorham or Conference.

 A beautiful old heirloom French Pear [released 1935]  The fruits ripen to a pale yellow and have a superbly flavoured white flesh, the taste is honeyed, sweet and aromatic. Season late Sept-October. Good pollinators are Beth, Williams, Robin, Conference and Concorde.  Photo is generic.

 A 1964 raised American variety with some enviable qualities; it is odd that ‘Aurora’ has not become better known. The fruit is very large, evenly and clasically Pear shaped, and a clean shiny lemon yellow with a pinkish blush on the sunny side. A most attractive variety with a good perfumed aroma, the flesh is sweet and juicy. Harvest in early October, will store in good condition for several weeks.  A fertile variety, easily pollinated by Williams, Beth, Onward, Sensation, Concorde, Winter Nellis etc. Somewhat fireblioght resistant.  Photo is generic.