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1785J Common pear - Pyrus communis
Young plug plant – Height of plant: 20/30 cm.
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1785Q Common pear - Pyrus communis
Young plug plant – Height of plant: 20/30 cm.
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1785K Common pear - Pyrus communis
Young plug plant – Height of plant: 20/30 cm.
Unit price available starting from 10 units purchased.
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1785O Common pear - Pyrus communis
Young plug plant – Height of plant: 20/30 cm.
Unit price available starting from 50 units purchased.
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1785P Common pear - Pyrus communis
200 cm3 cell grown forest trees
Height of plant: 20/30 cm
U.P. from 100 units purchased DELIVERY INCLUDED.
2.95 Available
1785A FERTILISER – Fertiliser tablet to place at the bottom of the hole before planting. Slow release over 7 to 8 months. Only 1 tablet in each hole. 0.40 Available

 

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Common Pear, European Pear - Pyrus communis, pyrus pyraster (latin)

Area of origin: Orient, Europe.
Adult Dimensions: Height up to 20 m (65,6'), width up to 12 m (39,4').
Foliage: Deciduous.
Soil Type: Dry to wet but not excessive. Rich, and heavy. Dislikes lime.
Hardiness: Prefers climate that is not too dry. Hardy to -28°C.
Exposure: Full sun.


Properties and uses:
Very beautiful and abundant white flowers in April before the leaves. The little pears are sour but edible.
Planted alone in parks and gardens or within a mixed country hedge. Very good quality wood much sought after in cabinet making.
A number of cultivars have been developed for producing fruit.('Williams', 'Doyenné de juillet', 'Colette', etc). Also used as grafting stock for fruit trees.

List of Pear trees
See the Fruit Trees Catalogue
Guide to making a Country hedge
See the Free-range poultries trees and shrubs catalogue
See the Plants for Agroforestry Catalogue

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