'Red Williams' Pear Tree
Red pear at night, your delight
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Red Williams' Pear Tree
- A red version of Williams Bon Chretien, one of the most popular dessert pear varieties. This is just as sweet but has a lovely red blush
- The fruit is easy to pick and has melt in the mouth juicy flesh. Tasty eaten fresh but good for poaching and preserves too
- A strong, reliable cropper
- Awarded RHS Plants for Pollinators status
- A mid season variety, ready to harvest from September
- Blossom is resistant to late frosts
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
The 'Red Williams' pear tree can be grown in a pot of at least 50 centimetres, provided it is on a dwarfing rootstock such as Quince C.
How big does it get?
The Red Williams 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 Williams 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 Williams' pear tree prefers deep, fertile, and well-drained loamy soil that retains moisture.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Red Williams' Pear Tree requires regular watering of 2.5 to 5 centimetres weekly to develop its attractive, red-skinned, juicy fruits.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Red Williams' 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 Williams' 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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