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The majority of pear trees require another suitable
variety nearby to enable fertilisation to occur. A few varieties
such as Conference are self-fertile but they also produce better
crops when a matching variety is nearby. The question of "what
is nearby" then arises. Bees come to your rescue here because
they will fly several miles for a good pollen source. So if you live near an allotment or are in a
dense urban area it is likely that other people will be growing
pear trees and amongst these will be several matching pollinators.
Unfortunately, pear trees are rarer than apple trees so this may
not always be the case. Different varieties of pears flower at slightly
different times of the year but almost all overlap to some degree.
The best way to ensure the best pollination rate is to plant at
least two pear trees which flower at roughly the same time. Pick
partners based on the groupings below. Early flowering pear varieties include:2 & 3 Late flowering pear varieties include:4 When you have chosen which variety of pear tree you want and the
rootstock you need to decide if you will buy a bare-rooted tree or a
potted one. Cost and timing are the major factors to consider. Potted trees are
more expensive than bare rooted trees, by a significant amount. Against
that, bare-rooted trees can only be planted when they are fully dormant,
normally between mid December and early March. Potted trees can be planted
at any time of the year although even these are best planted in winter. Our recommendation is to go for a bare rooted tree, ordered online
and delivered to your door from a reputable supplier. There are many
reputable suppliers and recommendation from a fellow gardener is the
best way to select one. We have used Blackmoor Nurseries (UK only) for two years running and they have
always delivered excellent trees at the correct time. Their website is:POLLINATION AND PEAR TREES
Beth
Beurre Hardy
Conference
Invincible
Louise Bonne of Jersey
Packham's Triumph
Sensation
William's Bon Chretien
Concorde
Doyenne du Comice
Glou Morceau
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Name: jim@GardenAction
E-mail: webmaster@gardenaction.co.uk
Date posted: December 17, 2011 - 06:08 am
Message: I'm not that familiar with S. California. I know it has a mediterranean type climate. A good idea is to ask locally what does well. I'm a great believer in asking advice from people on the ground.
Name: Milan
E-mail: Private
Date posted: December 16, 2011 - 12:03 pm
Message: I would like to buy a pear tree. I live in the coastal zone in southern California. What kind do you reccomend?
Name: violeta
E-mail: violeta_efimov@yahoo.com
Date posted: June 03, 2011 - 02:05 pm
Message: Hello
I intend to buy a cherry and peach tree from you and I'm not sure about wich size to go for as I need a maximum size of 2-3 m when reach maturity.And a bit dwarfy.
I would like to buy it as soon as possible.
And I'm also looking that the two tree will have similar sizes as they will be plant in the same place.
Thank you and looking forward to your replay.
Violeta Efimov