Family Pear Tree
Three pear varieties, one tree!
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Family Pear Tree
- While many of us would love a giant, sprawling orchard, the reality is that most of us don't have the room - that's where family fruit trees come in!
- These brilliant trees comprise multiple (typically three) varieties grafted onto a single rootstock (stem) to give you one tree that produces multiple different varieties. Pretty nifty, right?
- Your family pear tree will consist of three varieties chosen from the selection below:
- 'Conference' is widely-regarded as the nation's favourite pear, boasting sumptuous fruits that are just as good baked in a crumble as they are eaten fresh - plus, it's got an RHS award!
- 'Concorde' is another RHS award-winning variety, reliably yielding excellent pears with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and hints of vanilla when it comes to flavour
- '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 (without meaning to flog a dead pear) an RHS-acclaimed variety that dates back over 250 years, producing pears with the iconic 'pear' flavour, perfect for sneaking in your child's lunchbox or scoffing straight from the tree...
- Your varieties will be chosen to give you successive pear cropping, extending your harvest season from late summer all the way into the heart of autumn
- The pear tree is recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society as one of its Plants for Pollinators, meaning your family tree will attract more buzzing friends to your garden!
- Your family tree's varieties will be able to pollinate one another meaning you don't need to worry about planting a pollinating partner
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch
- This page includes selected AI-assisted imagery, for illustrative purposes.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
While it is possible to grow a family pear tree in a pot, it requires a very large container of at least 60 litres and careful management to ensure all grafted varieties receive enough nutrients.
How big does it get?
The family pear tree typically grows to a height of 3 to 4 metres, with a spread of 3 to 4 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The family pear tree thrives in a sunny location, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day to support its multiple grafted varieties.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The family pear tree thrives in a deep, fertile, and well-drained loamy soil, requiring good nutrient levels to support its multiple grafted varieties.
How much watering does this plant need?
The family pear tree needs a generous watering regime of 15 to 20 litres per week, ensuring all grafted varieties receive sufficient moisture for fruit development.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the family pear tree requires pruning in winter while dormant. Ensure you prune carefully to maintain an even balance between the different varieties.
How hardy is this plant?
Family pear trees are fully hardy to H6, tolerating temperatures down to -20°C, but their early spring blossoms can be vulnerable to frost damage in colder northern regions.
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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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