Cordon Pear Tree
A space-saving way to grow pears
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Cordon Pear Tree
- With their vertical, narrow shape, cordon fruit trees offer an inventive means of saving on space whilst still producing impressive fruit yields – where with a standard fruit tree you might only have room for one in your garden, you could most likely fit several cordons!
- ‘Concorde’ holds the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit, boasts pears with truly exceptional taste and reliably produces large crops of fruit every year
- 'Doyenné Du Comice' proudly flies the flag for French pears, with its bold, aromatic flavour and wonderfully soft flesh. Use them to make a rich tarte tatin or, alternatively, poach them in spiced red wine - and yep, you guessed it, it's another RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) winner!
- ‘Williams' Bon Chrétien’ is a variety with incredible pedigree, having been grown for well over two hundred years. The fruit is juicy, sweet and delicious when poached or baked
- Our growers have established the proper cordon shape for your pear tree, meaning all you need to do is prune your tree to help retain its shape. Pruning should be carried out in summer with occasional winter pruning also occasionally being required. Here’s what to do:
- Towards the end of August, trim shoots that are over 20 centimetres (or 8 inches) long, cutting back to one leaf beyond the cluster of leaves at the base of the current year’s growth (the basal cluster)
- If you find that your cordon tree’s spurs are becoming overly crowded, then thin out some of the older spurs which haven’t fruited as well (this is best done in winter)
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, a cordon pear tree is suitable for container growing in a pot of at least 50 litres, provided it receives adequate support and regular watering.
How big does it get?
The cordon pear tree typically reaches a height of 1.8 to 2.5 metres, with a narrow spread of about 0.5 to 0.9 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The cordon pear tree requires full sun, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce a healthy crop.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The cordon pear tree thrives in a deep, fertile, and well-drained loamy soil, preferring a slightly acidic pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
How much watering does this plant need?
The cordon pear tree requires regular watering of about 10 to 15 litres weekly, with increased amounts necessary during hot summer weather above 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the cordon pear tree requires pruning in late summer to maintain its restricted form and encourage fruiting spurs. Regular pruning is essential to preserve the trained shape.
How hardy is this plant?
Pear trees are fully hardy to H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C, though they flower early and may need blossom protection from spring frosts in northern parts of the UK.
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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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