Patio Pear Tree 'Conference'
- Excellent as a dessert pear and for cooking
- Bell-shaped, firm flesh with smooth, juicy flavour
- Late season crop, stores well until January
- Partially self-fertile, but a pollination partner will improve yield
Conference pears are among the most popular varieties, renowned for their exceptional flavour. These pears are long and bell-shaped, with firm flesh that can be enjoyed either while still slightly under-ripe or when fully ripe. With a smooth and juicy flavour, they are perfect for both eating fresh as a dessert and using in cooking. The tree yields fruit late in the season, typically from October to November, and the pears store well into January, allowing you to enjoy them for an extended period.
The tree is grafted onto ‘Quince A’ rootstock, which encourages early fruiting and moderate vigour. While Conference pears are partially self-fertile, you’ll achieve the best yields by planting them alongside another pear variety for cross-pollination. Even if space is limited, ensuring another suitable pear tree is within a 2-mile radius can provide the ideal pollination conditions for increased fruit production.
- Excellent as a dessert pear and for cooking
- Bell-shaped, firm flesh with smooth, juicy flavour
- Late season crop, stores well until January
- Partially self-fertile, but a pollination partner will improve yield
Conference pears are among the most popular varieties, renowned for their exceptional flavour. These pears are long and bell-shaped, with firm flesh that can be enjoyed either while still slightly under-ripe or when fully ripe. With a smooth and juicy flavour, they are perfect for both eating fresh as a dessert and using in cooking. The tree yields fruit late in the season, typically from October to November, and the pears store well into January, allowing you to enjoy them for an extended period.
The tree is grafted onto ‘Quince A’ rootstock, which encourages early fruiting and moderate vigour. While Conference pears are partially self-fertile, you’ll achieve the best yields by planting them alongside another pear variety for cross-pollination. Even if space is limited, ensuring another suitable pear tree is within a 2-mile radius can provide the ideal pollination conditions for increased fruit production.
| Size |
1 x Bare Root, 1 x 2L Tree, 1 x 5L Tree, 1 x 5L Espallier Tree, 1 x 10L Tree |
|---|---|
| Despatch Period |
-, August, Late August |