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'Red Conference' Pear Tree Fruit Trees
'Red Conference' Pear Tree Fruit Trees
'Doyenné Du Comice' Pear Tree Fruit Trees
'Red Conference' Pear Tree Fruit Trees 'Red Conference' Pear Tree Fruit Trees 'Doyenné Du Comice' Pear Tree Fruit Trees
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'Red Conference' Pear Tree

The classic... Now in red!

Grown by Danielle

South Downs National Park

Tree in a 9L Pot

120-150cm inc. pot on arrival

Quince A rootstock (grows up to 4m)

£50
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The highlights

  • Sweeter than regular 'Conference' pears
  • Great storage properties
  • Make a delicious chocolate pear pudding
  • Harvest from August to October

Description

  • '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.

What to expect

Supplied as

Tree in a 9L pot

Height on arrival

120-150cm inc. pot

Eventual height

4m

Eventual spread

2-4m
Spreads approximately two to four metres.

Tasting notes

Sweet and buttery

Flower colour

White
Delicate white blossoms appear in spring.

Habit

Bushy
Classic bushy tree shape with a well-developed framework of branches.

Hardiness

Fully hardy
H6 - Hardy down to -20°C.

Pollination group

3
Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if the tree isn't self fertile. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "3" can pollinate 2, 3 and 4.

Uses

Eating fresh, baking, cooking

Rootstock

Quince A rootstock (grows up to 4m)
Pear varieties are usually grown by grafting them onto rootstocks. This has benefits for pest resistance, genetics and efficiency of propagation. Importantly, it also limits the height of a tree to a more manageable size. Quince A pear trees tend to only reach 4m tall, making them perfect for smaller spaces (or those afraid of stepladders). They can also be trained to a smaller size by pruning or by restricting the roots, through use of a smaller pot.

Spacing

4m
Plant four metres apart to allow for spreading.

How to grow
Average pest and disease resistance

Average pest and disease resistance

Can be affected by aphids, moths, mites and fireblight.

Water well when establishing

Water well when establishing

Water your pear tree regularly during its first couple of growing seasons. Once established, water during hot, dry spells.

Full sun

Full sun

Plant somewhere that your pear tree receives at least six hours of direct sunlight per day.

Any moist, well-drained soil

Any moist, well-drained soil

Your pear tree will grow best in moist soil with good drainage capabilities and moderate fertility.

Feed in spring

Feed in spring

In early spring, apply some high-potassium fertiliser around your pear tree to keep it happy and healthy.

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110 years' expertise free with every tree

Danielle's nursery has been growing trees in the South Downs National Park for over a century, and it shows. Dug up and sent straight to your garden at between 18-36 months old, their quality rootstocks, expert pruning and natural pest control mean that these traditionally field-grown trees are the hardiest you can get.

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Best plants you will ever get online

I have ordered plants from them twice this year. They arrived well packaged, on time and looked strong and healthy. I feel the staff from Roots plants deal with their plants and customers with passion and care. I can’t wait to order again, price is good as well.

Peter Mawer
2 May

Highly recommended all round

Delivered quickly, perfectly packaged and the tree was in excellent condition. Really healthy and taken to the garden with no problems. Can't recommend highly enough. 5 stars isn't enough!

John Harris
3 April

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Unlike other online sellers, this company are well ahead in the quality stakes. My plant arrived promptly as per their promise and the plant was much more established and healthy than I had expected. It’s the second time I have ordered from them and I have faith in their promise. Excellent service.

Karen McEwan
26 February

A really good quality tree

A really good quality tree, delivered on time and very well packaged. But the emailed planting advice and supporting information was what really impressed me. Thoroughly recommended.

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18 May

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The quality of the plants was exceptional, unlike ones I have had before from local garden centres. Thank you so much. I will definitely be using you again.

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