'Beurré Hardy' Pear Tree
Superb heritage French variety
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Beurré Hardy' Pear Tree
- Boasting stunningly buttery, sweet fruits with just a hint of aromatic rosewater, 'Beurré Hardy' is one of the very finest pear cultivars available today.
- A tough and reliable performer in British conditions, the pear gets its name not from its robust nature (though it does have an RHS hardiness of H6) but from a Monsieur Julien-Alexandre Hardy, who was head gardener at the Luxembourg Gardens, in Paris, at the time it was discovered.
- Alongside its fabulous culinary properties, the pears of 'Beurré Hardy' also display good resistance to common pear problems like scab.
- Dating all the way back to 1820, or thereabouts, this French heritage variety has been dazzling palates for over 200 years!
- This variety is a recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, indicating its stellar performance in British gardens.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
The 'Beurré Hardy' pear tree can be successfully cultivated in a pot of around 60 centimetres in diameter, provided it is on a suitable dwarfing rootstock like Quince C.
How big does it get?
The Beurré Hardy Pear Tree typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Beurré Hardy Pear in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Beurré Hardy' pear tree prefers deep, fertile, and well-drained loamy soil that retains moisture.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Beurré Hardy' Pear Tree needs about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, with extra watering required during prolonged periods above 25 degrees Celsius.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Beurré Hardy' Pear Tree will need pruning. Prune during the dormant winter months when temperatures are above 0 degrees Celsius, removing dead or crossing branches to maintain an open canopy.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Beurré Hardy' pear tree is fully hardy in all of the UK, holding an RHS hardiness rating of H6, which means it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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