'Red Conference' Pear Tree
The classic... Now in red!
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Red Conference' Pear Tree
- 'Conference' is one of the nation's favourite pears, and now you can get a red version! 'Red Conference' sports all the same brilliant qualities as its green sibling, but with a subtly sweeter taste.
- This dessert pear is delicious both eaten fresh and used in dishes and desserts (a decadent pear crumble is a particular favourite of ours).
- Grafted onto a Quince A rootstock, this tree will grow to just four metres or so in height, making it an ideal choice for smaller gardens with room for only one fruit tree.
- In spring, this tree produces delicate white blossoms that pollinating insects like bees and butterflies can't get enough of.
- A good keeper, if you're looking for a pear with a shelf life, then this is a great pick.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
The 'Red Conference' pear tree is well-suited to pot cultivation if grown in a container of about 50 centimetres and grafted onto a Quince C rootstock.
How big does it get?
The Red Conference 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 Red Conference 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 'Red Conference' pear tree prefers deep, fertile, and well-drained loamy soil that retains moisture.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Red Conference' Pear Tree requires approximately 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water weekly to support its distinct red foliage and fruit.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Red Conference' 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 'Red Conference' 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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