{"title":"Pear Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew things compare to a perfectly ripe pear, sweet, buttery and dripping with juice. Our pear trees bring clouds of white spring blossom for early bees, followed in late summer and autumn by generous crops of fruit for eating fresh, poaching, baking and preserving. Choose from classic dessert varieties and traditional cooking pears, many of which store well into winter. Most pears crop best with a compatible partner nearby, so check the pollination details on each variety. Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot in moist but well-drained soil, and your tree will reward you for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"peach-prunus-red-haven-7l-1","title":"Pear (Pyrus) Beth 12L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBeth is one of the most dependable dessert pears you can grow and a holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It's hardy, reliable and quick to start cropping, often producing fruit within a few years of planting. Clouds of white spring blossom, loved by bees, are followed in early to mid-September by generous crops of small, yellow-green pears. They have creamy white flesh that is sweet, juicy and melts in the mouth, with a flavour to rival any dessert pear. As one of the earliest pears to ripen, Beth gets your pear season off to a delicious start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBeth forms a neat, upright, compact tree that suits smaller gardens. It is not self-fertile, so it needs another pear nearby to crop. Conference, Concorde or Doyenné du Comice all make ideal partners. Pears need more warmth than apples, so plant in full sun in a sheltered spot, in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil that isn't too acidic or chalky. Like all pears it flowers early, so avoid frost pockets. Thin heavy clusters to one or two fruits after the natural early summer drop, and pick the pears while still slightly firm, then ripen them indoors for a few days for the best flavour and texture. Prune in winter to keep an open shape and encourage fruiting spurs. Fully hardy (RHS H6).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12-litre pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804703887734,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Beth1.jpg?v=1790177022"},{"product_id":"pear-pyrus-beurre-hardy-12l-3","title":"Pear (Pyrus) Beurre Hardy 12L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBeurré Hardy is a classic French dessert pear, grown in British gardens since the 19th century and a holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Its white spring blossom is a welcome early source of nectar for bees. In October it produces handsome, medium to large pears with bronze-russeted skin, often blushed red on the sunny side. The creamy, buttery flesh (\"beurré\" means buttery) is juicy and melting, with a rich, sweet, aromatic flavour. The pears are delicious eaten fresh and also excellent for poaching and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBeurré Hardy forms a vigorous, upright tree that suits medium to larger gardens and small orchards. It can take a few years to start cropping, but it rewards patience with reliable harvests and it is a hardy, robust variety. It is not self-fertile, so plant it with another pear nearby for cross-pollination. Beth, Conference or Concorde all make ideal partners. Plant in full sun in a sheltered spot, in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and avoid frost pockets, as pears flower early. Thin heavy clusters after the natural early summer drop. Pick the pears while still firm, before they fully ripen on the tree, then ripen them indoors for a few days. Prune in winter to keep an open shape and encourage fruiting spurs. Fully hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804742160758,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Beurre1.jpg?v=1790177276"},{"product_id":"pear-pyrus-black-worcester-12l-1","title":"Pear (Pyrus) Black Worcester Half Standard 12L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlack Worcester is one of the oldest pears in cultivation and a true piece of English history. It is thought to date back centuries, possibly even to Roman times. According to tradition, when Queen Elizabeth I visited Worcester in 1575 she admired a tree laden with these pears, and three black pears still appear on the city's coat of arms today. It is a traditional \"warden\" pear, grown for cooking and keeping. White spring blossom, loved by bees, is followed by heavy crops of large, rounded pears that ripen from green to a deep mahogany brown, lightly russeted and handsome on the branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePick the pears in late October or early November, then store them somewhere cool, dark and airy. They'll keep well into the following spring, often until March or later. The fruit stays firm and never softens enough to eat raw, but long, slow cooking transforms it. Simmer the pears for one to two hours in wine or spiced syrup and they become tender, sweet and beautifully coloured, delicious in pies and tarts, or served with game, pork and cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlack Worcester is a reliable, heavy-cropping tree with a spreading habit, and it is generally healthy and trouble-free. It is not self-fertile, so plant it with at least one, and ideally two, other pear varieties nearby for good pollination. Plant in full sun in deep, fertile, well-drained soil, in a sheltered spot away from frost pockets. Prune in winter to keep an open shape and encourage fruiting spurs. Fully hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12-litre pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804753301878,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/BlackWorcester.jpg?v=1790177526"},{"product_id":"pear-pyrus-christie-12l","title":"Pear (Pyrus) Christie 12L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChristie is a traditional Scottish dessert pear, a heritage variety well suited to the British climate. In spring it's covered in delicate white blossom that bees love. In mid-September it produces crops of sweet, juicy pears that are perfect for eating fresh. Their flesh is firm enough to hold its shape well in cooking too, making them a good choice for tarts, poaching and preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChristie forms a vigorous, medium-sized tree that suits most gardens and small orchards. It is not self-fertile, so it needs another pear nearby for cross-pollination. Beth, Conference or Beurré Hardy all flower at the same time and make ideal partners. Pears need more warmth than apples, so plant in full sun in a sheltered spot, in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Pears flower early, so avoid frost pockets. Thin heavy clusters after the natural early summer drop, and pick the fruit while still slightly firm, then ripen it indoors for a few days for the best flavour. Prune in winter to keep an open shape and encourage fruiting spurs. Fully hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12-litre pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804810318198,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/CHristie1.jpg?v=1790177663"},{"product_id":"pear-pyrus-concorde-12l-5","title":"Pear (Pyrus) Concorde 12L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConcorde is a modern English pear that combines the best of two classic varieties, Conference and Doyenné du Comice. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and is one of the most reliable and rewarding pears you can grow. White spring blossom, loved by bees, is followed in October by heavy crops of large, pale green-yellow pears lightly touched with russet. The flesh is sweet, juicy and melting, with a rich, well-balanced flavour inherited from Comice. The fruit also stores well, often keeping into the new year if kept somewhere cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConcorde forms a naturally compact tree that crops from an early age, making it ideal for smaller gardens. It is partly self-fertile, so it can produce some fruit on its own, but it crops more heavily with another pear nearby. Beth, Conference and Beurré Hardy all make good partners, and Concorde is an excellent pollinator for other pears too. Plant in full sun in a sheltered spot, in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and avoid frost pockets, as pears flower early. Concorde can set very heavy crops, so thin the young fruits after the natural early summer drop for better size. Pick the pears while still firm and ripen them indoors for the best flavour. Prune in winter to keep an open shape and encourage fruiting spurs. Fully hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12-litre pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804827029878,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Concorde.jpg?v=1790177900"},{"product_id":"pear-pyrus-concorde-12l-half-standard","title":"Pear (Pyrus) Concorde 12L Half Standard","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConcorde is a modern English pear that brings together the best of two classic varieties, Conference and Doyenné du Comice. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and is one of the most reliable and rewarding pears you can grow. White spring blossom, loved by bees, is followed in October by heavy crops of large, pale green-yellow pears, lightly touched with russet. The flesh is sweet, juicy and melting, with a rich, well-balanced flavour inherited from Comice. The pears also store well, often keeping into the new year somewhere cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis half standard has a clear trunk of around 1.2m beneath a well-branched crown. It grows into a classic freestanding orchard-style tree with room to mow or plant beneath, which suits lawns, larger gardens and small orchards. Concorde crops from an early age. It is partly self-fertile, so it can produce some fruit on its own, but it crops more heavily with another pear nearby. Beth, Conference and Beurré Hardy all make good partners, and Concorde is an excellent pollinator for other pears too. Plant in full sun in a sheltered spot, in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and stake firmly for the first few years. Pears flower early, so avoid frost pockets. Thin heavy crops after the natural early summer drop for better-sized fruit, and pick the pears while still firm, then ripen them indoors for the best flavour. Prune in winter to keep an open shape and encourage fruiting spurs. Fully hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12-litre pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804847935862,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Concorde1.jpg?v=1790178157"},{"product_id":"pear-pyrus-concorde-conference-comice-family","title":"Pear (Pyrus) Concorde\/Conference\/Comice (Family)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis family tree brings three of the finest dessert pears together on a single trunk, making it perfect when you only have room for one tree. Each variety has been grafted onto the same tree, so they cross-pollinate one another, and you get a longer, more varied harvest without needing a second tree. In spring the branches are covered in white blossom that bees love, and from October the pears are ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConference\u003c\/strong\u003e is Britain's best-known pear, holding the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Its long, slender, russeted fruits are sweet and juicy, and they store well into winter. It is also one of the most reliable pears, able to crop even when pollination is poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcorde\u003c\/strong\u003e, a cross between Conference and Comice and also an RHS Award of Garden Merit holder, gives heavy crops of large, pale green pears with sweet, melting flesh and a rich flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoyenné du Comice\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely considered the finest-flavoured pear of all. Its large, golden fruits have buttery, meltingly juicy flesh and an exquisite sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in full sun in a warm, sheltered spot, in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Pears flower early, so avoid frost pockets. Prune in winter to keep an open shape and encourage fruiting spurs, and keep the three varieties in balance so that no single branch becomes dominant. Thin heavy crops after the natural early summer drop, and pick the pears while still firm, then ripen them indoors for a few days for the best flavour. Fully hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804873494902,"sku":null,"price":92.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/ComiceFamily.jpg?v=1790178396"},{"product_id":"pear-pyrus-conference-12l","title":"Pear (Pyrus) Conference 12L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConference is Britain's most popular pear and one of the most reliable fruit trees you can grow. It was raised by the famous Rivers Nursery in Hertfordshire and named after the National Pear Conference of 1885, and it holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. White spring blossom, loved by bees, is followed by heavy crops of long, slender, green pears with golden-brown russet. The creamy flesh is sweet, juicy and refreshing. Pick the fruit from late September while still firm, then ripen it indoors. Stored somewhere cool, the pears will keep through October and November and often beyond. They're delicious eaten fresh and hold their shape well for poaching and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConference is exceptionally dependable. It can set fruit even without pollination, so a single tree will usually crop well on its own, although another pear nearby will give heavier crops and better-shaped fruit. Beth, Concorde and Beurré Hardy all make good partners. It is also a good pollinator for other pears. It suits most gardens, and it's hardy and adaptable, coping better than many pears in cooler spots. For the best crops, plant in full sun in a sheltered position, in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil, away from frost pockets. Thin heavy clusters after the natural early summer drop, and prune in winter to keep an open shape and encourage fruiting spurs. Fully hardy (RHS H6).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12-litre pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804879851894,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Conference.jpg?v=1790178582"},{"product_id":"pear-pyrus-conference-12l-half-conference","title":"Pear (Pyrus) Conference 12L Half Standard Conference","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConference is Britain's most popular pear and one of the most reliable fruit trees you can grow. It was raised by the famous Rivers Nursery in Hertfordshire, named after the National Pear Conference of 1885, and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. White spring blossom, loved by bees, is followed by heavy crops of long, slender, green pears with golden-brown russet. The creamy flesh is sweet, juicy and refreshing. Pick the pears from late September while still firm and ripen them indoors, and they'll keep through October and November, often beyond, if stored somewhere cool. They're delicious eaten fresh and hold their shape well for poaching and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis half standard has a clear trunk of around 1.2m beneath a well-branched crown. It grows into a classic freestanding orchard-style tree with room to mow or plant beneath, which suits lawns, larger gardens and small orchards. Conference can set fruit even without pollination, so a single tree will usually crop well on its own. Another pear nearby will give heavier crops and better-shaped fruit, and Beth, Concorde and Beurré Hardy all make good partners. It's hardy and adaptable, but crops best in full sun in a sheltered spot, in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil, away from frost pockets. Stake firmly for the first few years, thin heavy clusters after the natural early summer drop, and prune in winter to keep an open shape and encourage fruiting spurs. Fully hardy (RHS H6).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12-litre pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804891451766,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Conference2.jpg?v=1790178582"},{"product_id":"pear-pyrus-conference-comice-williams-family","title":"Pear (Pyrus) Conference\/Comice\/Williams (Family)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis family tree brings three classic dessert pears together on a single trunk, so you can enjoy a long, varied harvest from just one tree. Each variety has been grafted onto the same tree, so they cross-pollinate one another and you don't need a separate partner. In spring the branches are covered in white blossom that bees love, and the three varieties ripen in turn from late summer into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliams' Bon Chrétien\u003c\/strong\u003e is a much-loved English pear dating back to the 18th century and the first to ripen, in early September. Its fruit turns from green to golden yellow, with sweet, musky, exceptionally juicy flesh. Pick it while still firm and enjoy it soon after, as it doesn't store for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConference\u003c\/strong\u003e is Britain's best-known pear and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Its long, slender, russeted fruits are sweet and juicy, and they store well into winter. It's also one of the most reliable croppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoyenné du Comice\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely considered the finest-flavoured pear of all, with large golden fruits and buttery, meltingly juicy flesh. It ripens later in the autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in full sun in a warm, sheltered spot, in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Pears flower early, so avoid frost pockets. Prune in winter to keep an open shape and encourage fruiting spurs, and keep the three varieties in balance so no single branch becomes dominant. Thin heavy crops after the natural early summer drop, and pick the pears while still firm, then ripen them indoors for a few days for the best flavour. Fully hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804895646070,"sku":null,"price":92.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Williams.jpg?v=1790178802"},{"product_id":"pear-pyrus-doyenne-du-comice","title":"Pear (Pyrus) Doyenne du Comice","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDoyenné du Comice is widely regarded as the finest-flavoured pear in the world, and it holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It was raised in France in the 19th century by the horticultural society of Angers, from which it takes its name. White spring blossom, loved by bees, is followed in autumn by large, rounded golden pears, often with a russet or red blush. The flesh is pale, buttery and meltingly juicy, with a rich, sweet, aromatic flavour that has made Comice the benchmark for dessert pears. Enjoy them fresh with cheese, or poached in wine for a special dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eComice loves warmth, so give it the sunniest, most sheltered spot you have for the best crops and flavour. It grows beautifully against a south or west-facing wall, and it thrives in milder southern and coastal gardens. It is not self-fertile, so plant it with another pear nearby for cross-pollination. Conference, Concorde and Beth all make good partners. Plant in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and avoid frost pockets, as pears flower early. Pick the fruit in October while still firm, then ripen it indoors for a few days until the flesh near the stalk yields slightly to gentle pressure. Stored somewhere cool, the pears will keep into November or December. Prune in winter to keep an open shape and encourage fruiting spurs. 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The flesh is pale, buttery and meltingly juicy, with a rich, sweet, aromatic flavour that has made Comice the benchmark for dessert pears. Enjoy them fresh with cheese, or poached in wine for a special dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis half standard has a clear trunk of around 1.2m beneath a well-branched crown. It grows into a classic freestanding orchard-style tree with room to mow or plant beneath, which suits lawns, larger gardens and small orchards. Comice loves warmth, so give it the sunniest, most sheltered spot you have; it thrives in milder southern and coastal gardens. It is not self-fertile, so plant another pear nearby for cross-pollination. Conference, Concorde and Beth all make good partners. Plant in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil, stake firmly for the first few years, and avoid frost pockets, as pears flower early. Pick the fruit in October while still firm, then ripen it indoors until the flesh near the stalk yields slightly to gentle pressure. Stored somewhere cool, the pears will keep into November or December. Prune in winter to keep an open shape and encourage fruiting spurs. Fully hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804967407990,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Doyonne1.jpg?v=1790178932"},{"product_id":"pear-pyrus-williams-bon-chretien","title":"Pear (Pyrus) Williams' Bon Chrétien","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWilliams' Bon Chrétien is one of the world's most famous pears. It was first raised in Aldermaston, Berkshire, in the 18th century and is known in North America as the Bartlett. White spring blossom, loved by bees, is followed in early September by generous crops of classic bell-shaped pears that ripen from green to golden yellow, sometimes with a faint red blush. The flesh is white, sweet and exceptionally juicy, with a rich, musky flavour. They're superb eaten fresh, and they hold their shape well for poaching, baking and bottling, which is why Williams' is the traditional choice for tinned pears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWilliams' is partly self-fertile, so it can produce some fruit on its own, but it crops far more heavily with another pear nearby. Conference, Concorde and Beth all make good partners. It is reliable and quick to come into cropping. Plant in full sun in a warm, sheltered spot, in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and avoid frost pockets, as pears flower early. Pick the fruit in late August or early September while still firm and green, then ripen it indoors for a few days until it turns yellow. Enjoy it soon after ripening, as early pears don't store for long. Thin heavy clusters after the natural early summer drop, and prune in winter to keep an open shape and encourage fruiting spurs. Fully hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58805003288950,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Williams_dcafc7fe-254c-49a7-9876-4adc73ff8687.jpg?v=1790179189"},{"product_id":"pear-pyrus-onward","title":"Pear (Pyrus) Onward","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOnward is a superb dessert pear, often described as a Comice for everyone. It was raised at the RHS garden at Wisley in 1947 by crossing Doyenné du Comice with Laxton's Superb, and it has much of Comice's rich, buttery flavour on a tree that is hardier and more reliable. White spring blossom, loved by bees, is followed in September by medium-sized pears that ripen from yellow-green to gold with a pretty pink-red flush. The creamy white flesh is smooth, melting and wonderfully juicy, with a rich sweetness balanced by a refreshing hint of acidity. They're best enjoyed fresh, ideally with a napkin to hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOnward is a hardy, dependable cropper with some resistance to scab. It is not self-fertile, so plant it with another pear nearby for cross-pollination. Conference, Concorde and Beth all make good partners. Because Comice is one of its parents, Onward and Doyenné du Comice will not pollinate each other, so if you grow both, add a third variety to pollinate them. Plant in full sun in a sheltered spot, in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and avoid frost pockets, as pears flower early. Pick the fruit in mid-September while still firm, then ripen it indoors for a few days. It stores for a few weeks, into October. Prune in winter to keep an open shape and encourage fruiting spurs. Fully hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58805047624054,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Onward1.jpg?v=1790179403"},{"product_id":"pear-pyrus-williams-bon-chretien-half-standard","title":"Pear (Pyrus) Williams' Bon Chrétien Half Standard","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWilliams' Bon Chrétien is one of the world's most famous pears and a holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It was first raised in Aldermaston, Berkshire, in the 18th century and is known in North America as the Bartlett. White spring blossom, loved by bees, is followed in early September by generous crops of classic bell-shaped pears that ripen from green to golden yellow, sometimes with a faint red blush. The white flesh is sweet and exceptionally juicy, with a rich, musky flavour. The pears are superb eaten fresh and hold their shape well for poaching, baking and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis half standard has a clear trunk of around 1.2m beneath a well-branched crown. It grows into a classic freestanding orchard-style tree with room to mow or plant beneath, which suits lawns, larger gardens and small orchards. Williams' is hardy, reliable and quick to come into cropping. It is partly self-fertile, but crops far more heavily with another pear nearby, and Conference, Concorde and Beth all make good partners. Plant in full sun in a sheltered spot, in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil, stake firmly for the first few years, and avoid frost pockets, as pears flower early. Pick the fruit in late August or early September while still firm and green, then ripen it indoors for a few days until it turns yellow. Enjoy it soon after, as early pears don't store for long. Thin heavy clusters after the natural early summer drop, and prune in winter to keep an open shape and encourage fruiting spurs. Fully hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58805055324534,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Williams2.jpg?v=1790179189"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/collections\/Beth2.jpg?v=1790177039","url":"https:\/\/www.pengellygardencentre.co.uk\/collections\/pear-trees.oembed","provider":"PengellyGardenCentre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}