PEAR

Corella

Pyrus communis

DESCRIPTION:

Medium sized elongated oval shaped fruit with red blush over green skin with good flavour.

MATURITY:

Mid March (Mid Season)

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS:

Ya-li

COMMENTS:

Can be used for stewing, cooking and preserves as well as fresh fruit. Corella has good keeping qualities, can be 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.