PEAR

Williams Bon Chretien

Pyrus communis

DESCRIPTION:

Medium to large sweet fruit, that is green when picked, ripening to yellow. Very juicy and smooth textured flesh, with an excellent flavour.

MATURITY:

Early February (Early Season)

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS:

Beurre Bosc, Nijisseiki – may also be partially self fertile.

COMMENTS:

This variety stores well with good keeping qualities. Used for fresh fruit, preserving, and cooking. An upright spreading tree suitable to espalier.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a sunny position with well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.