{"title":"Pear Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eFruiting pears are long lived deciduous trees with white spring blossom, glossy leaves that colour in autumn and fruit that ripens from late summer into autumn. They suit gardens with a cool winter, and a well grown tree can crop for decades. This range covers European pears, the classic buttery eating and cooking fruit, and a nashi with crisp round fruit. Choose by ripening time, flavour and how the varieties pollinate each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a pear tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart with how you like to eat pears. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/williams-pear-pyrus-communis-williams\"\u003eWilliams Pear\u003c\/a\u003e is the familiar early pear, also known as Bartlett, which turns yellow as it ripens and is the standard for bottling. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/packham-triumph-pear-pyrus-communis-packham-triumph\"\u003ePackham Triumph Pear\u003c\/a\u003e is an Australian bred variety that ripens later and stores well. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/beurre-bosc-pear-pyrus-communis-beurre-bosc\"\u003eBeurre Bosc Pear\u003c\/a\u003e has a long neck and russet brown skin, and holds its shape when poached or baked. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/josephine-pear-pyrus-communis-josephine\"\u003eJosephine Pear\u003c\/a\u003e is a small, late pear valued for its rich flavour, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/corella-pear-pyrus-communis-corella\"\u003eCorella Pear\u003c\/a\u003e is a small pear with a red blush that came from South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sunshine-nashi-pear-tree-pyrus-pyrifolia-sunshu-sunshine\"\u003eSunshine Nashi Pear Tree\u003c\/a\u003e is an Asian pear. Nashi fruit is round, crisp and juicy, and is eaten firm like an apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost European pears need a second variety that flowers at the same time for good pollination, so plan on planting two different pears, or check that a neighbour has one close by. Nashi are partly self fertile but also crop more heavily with a partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere pear trees grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePears need winter chill to flower and set fruit, so they do well in cool and mild temperate regions: Tasmania, Victoria, the tablelands and highlands of New South Wales, the Adelaide Hills, the Granite Belt in Queensland and the south west of Western Australia. They are not suited to the tropics or the humid subtropical coast. Nashi generally need a little less chill than European pears. Pears tolerate heavier soil than most fruit trees, provided water does not sit around the roots for long periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee the wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e for other cool climate crops. If you are after the flowering street tree pears grown for blossom and autumn colour, those are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ornamental-pears\"\u003eornamental pears\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a position in full sun with shelter from strong wind at blossom time. Dig a wide hole, loosen the soil and plant so the graft union sits well above soil level. Allow four to five metres between trees, or less if you intend to train them as an espalier against a fence or wires, which suits pears very well. Stake young trees in exposed sites, water in thoroughly and mulch, keeping the mulch away from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply through the first two summers, and through dry spells while fruit is swelling. Feed in early spring with a complete fruit tree fertiliser. Prune in winter to build an open framework in the early years, then lightly to maintain it. Pears fruit on short spurs that stay productive for years, so avoid cutting these off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean pears are picked when mature but still firm and ripened indoors, because fruit left to soften on the tree tends to go mealy at the core. Nashi are left to ripen on the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two pear trees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn most cases, yes. European pears crop reliably with a different variety nearby that flowers at the same time. Nashi are partly self fertile but do better with company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until a pear tree fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePears are slower than many fruit trees. Expect the first fruit in around four to six years, with crops building after that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan pears grow in warm climates?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey need cold winters to fruit well. In subtropical and tropical areas the trees may grow but rarely crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a pear tree get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnpruned trees can reach six metres or more. Winter pruning or espalier training keeps them much smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"common-pear-tree-pyrus-communis","title":"Common Pear Tree - Pyrus communis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Common Pear (\u003cem\u003ePyrus communis\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its space three times a year: white blossom in spring, real pears to pick in late summer, then warm autumn colour before the branches go bare. A grafted garden pear kept under summer pruning sits at around 5m tall and 3.5m wide, small enough for a suburban block and low enough to pick from a short ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit you actually get to eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Home grown pears are picked firm and ripened indoors, which is why they taste nothing like supermarket fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring blossom, a clean summer canopy, then autumn colour before winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pear roots are non invasive, so the tree can sit closer to paths and paving than most trees this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough, cold hardy and good for bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant, productive in poor soil, and the blossom is heavily worked by bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in a home orchard.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree is a genuine focal point, with blossom and autumn colour doing as much as the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree for a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5m by 3.5m it throws useful summer shade over a lawn, then lets winter sun through once the leaves drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEspalier along a fence or wall.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pears train better than almost any other fruit tree, so a narrow block can carry one flat against a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing pears in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours, with shelter from strong spring winds while the blossom is out. This is a cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean tree that needs real winter chill to crop. It performs in Victoria, the southern tablelands, the Adelaide Hills and cooler parts of the south west, and is a poor choice further north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil is ideal, though pears tolerate heavier and poorer ground than most fruit trees. Keep the graft union well above soil level and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers and keep the water up while the fruit swells, since irregular watering makes small hard pears. Feed a complete fertiliser in late winter and after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and pollination.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter to build an open vase or central leader, then shorten the long summer shoots to hold the tree near 5m. Most pears crop far better with a second variety flowering nearby, so plant two if you have room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePear trees are sold in 5L, 250mm packs of three, 300mm and 400mm pots. The 5L and 250mm sizes are young grafted trees, often little more than a whip, and the value option if you will shape the tree yourself. The 300mm and 400mm trees arrive with a formed framework and a head start of a year or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePears are deciduous, so a tree delivered between late autumn and early spring arrives bare of leaves. That is dormancy, not damage, and the best time to plant. Expect leaves within weeks of the weather warming and first fruit in the third to fifth year. Trees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting and caring for fruit trees through the seasons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/espaliered-trees-enhance-aesthetic-and-maximise-space\"\u003eHow to espalier a fruit tree against a wall\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eCompare other trees with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two pear trees to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, yes. Most varieties crop far more heavily with a second pear flowering at the same time nearby, so plant a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fruit in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where winters are genuinely cold. Pears need a real chill period to break dormancy and set fruit, so cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens work. Warmer ones do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Shortening the long summer growth each year holds it at 3m, which makes picking and netting far easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44965623693631,"sku":"PYR-COM-300MM","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":47961780093247,"sku":"PYR-COM-400MM","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100375367999,"sku":"PYR-COM-500MM","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100375400767,"sku":"PYR-COM-100L","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Common-Pear-Tree-Pyrus-communis.jpg?v=1741858586"},{"product_id":"sunshine-nashi-pear-tree-pyrus-pyrifolia-sunshu-sunshine","title":"Sunshine Nashi Pear Tree - Pyrus pyrifolia 'Sunshu Sunshine'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSunshine Nashi Pear (\u003cem\u003ePyrus pyrifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the crisp Asian pear that eats like an apple and keeps for weeks in the fridge. Grown as a home orchard tree it settles at around 4m tall and 3m wide, small enough for an ordinary suburban backyard. White blossom opens in spring and the foliage colours before it drops, so the tree earns its space even out of season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit worth the wait.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nashi are round rather than pear shaped, with pale crisp flesh and a very high juice content. Picked ripe from your own tree they beat anything boxed and trucked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fits a normal backyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m by 3m under routine winter pruning, so it suits a small garden or one sunny corner rather than a paddock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom, then autumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e A heavy flush of white flowers brings bees and butterflies in, and the leaves turn as the season cools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and wind tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold snaps do not trouble it, and it holds up in exposed positions better than most backyard fruit trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m by 3m this is one of the few genuinely productive fruit trees that will not overrun a courtyard. Allow about 3m of clear space around the canopy, and the same again between trees if you plant a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring blossom, autumn foliage and a real crop make it a fair choice as the single tree in a lawn, or the anchor of a productive bed near the back door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sunshine Nashi Pear in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day is what sets fruit. This is a tree for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, because it needs a genuinely cold winter to break dormancy and flower well. In subtropical and tropical districts it makes leaves and disappoints at harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil with compost worked through before planting. It will not sit in water. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak once or twice a week through the first two summers, then drop back as the roots go down. Feed a complete fruit tree fertiliser in late winter and again after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is bare, opening the centre so light reaches the fruiting spurs. Fruit set is much better with a second compatible pear nearby, so plan on a pollinating partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow this one in a single size, a 5L pot: a young grafted tree, usually a metre or so of straight stem with its first framework branches forming. It is the size most home orchards start from, and it is grown in batches, so it can show as backorder once a run sells through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciduous trees are often dispatched bare of leaves in the cooler months, which looks alarming and is completely normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a season of root growth before much happens above ground, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting tips for fruit trees, season by season\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eCompare other edible plants for the backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-a-successful-fruit-and-vegetable-garden\"\u003eSetting up a productive fruit and vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a worthwhile crop, yes. Nashi set far better with a compatible pear flowering within bee range. A lone tree will usually carry some fruit, just not many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fruit in a warm or subtropical garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. It needs real winter chill to flower properly, which is why we list it for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get, and can I keep it smaller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 4m tall and 3m wide with normal winter pruning. Prune a little harder each year and 2.5m to 3m is easy to hold, which keeps the fruit within reach from the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"5L (Backorder)","offer_id":49546354458943,"sku":"PYR-PYR-SUNSUN-5L","price":136.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sunshine-Nashi-Pear-Tree-Pyrus-pyrifolia-Sunshu-Sunshine.jpg?v=1741858883"},{"product_id":"packham-triumph-pear-pyrus-communis-packham-triumph","title":"Packham Triumph Pear - Pyrus communis ‘Packham Triumph’","description":"\u003cp\u003ePackham Triumph Pear (\u003cem\u003ePyrus communis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Packham Triumph') is the pear most Australians already know by taste: green skinned, ripening to pale yellow, with sweet white flesh that softens off the tree. It makes a well proportioned deciduous tree of about 4.5m tall and 3m wide, easily held smaller with annual pruning, and it earns its space three times over with white spring blossom, summer fruit and warm autumn leaf colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit worth growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Packham is the benchmark Australian eating pear, and one picked firm and ripened on the bench beats anything off a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clouds of white blossom in spring, fruit through late summer, then gold and russet leaf colour before the tree goes bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA sensible size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 4.5m by 3m it suits a suburban backyard, and winter pruning keeps it at picking height without costing you the crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and forgiving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant and able to crop on ordinary soil, which is more than most fruit trees will do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard orchards and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree works in a suburban yard, and in a mixed home orchard plant pears 4m apart so each canopy gets full light. Espaliered along a fence it takes almost no width at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blossom makes it a genuine ornamental in spring, and the summer canopy shades a seating area while letting winter sun through once the leaves drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Packham Triumph Pear in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, sheltered from hot wind at blossom time. It needs real winter chill to set fruit, so it is at its best in cool temperate, Mediterranean and cooler warm temperate districts. In subtropical and tropical gardens it will grow but crop poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination.\u003c\/strong\u003e Packham crops far better with a compatible partner nearby, such as Williams or Beurre Bosc, planted within about 15m. A single tree with no other pear in the street will set only a light crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil, water and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil with compost worked through, though it copes with poorer ground than most fruit trees. Water deeply once or twice a week from bud burst to harvest, since dry spells while the fruit is sizing give small, gritty pears. Feed with a complete fertiliser in late winter and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while dormant. Build an open vase or a central leader in the first three years, then thin crowded wood each year and shorten the leaders to hold the height you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pear is supplied in 45L and 100L, both advanced trees with a formed trunk and framework branches rather than young whips. A 45L is the practical size for a home orchard; the 100L gives you presence immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it arrives in winter it may be bare of leaves, which is normal for a deciduous tree and not a fault. Expect leaf and blossom at the next bud burst and a first useful crop within two to three seasons. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, delivered Australia wide and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting and caring for backyard fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eCompare trees with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second pear tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a proper crop, yes. Plant a compatible variety such as Williams or Beurre Bosc within about 15m, or check whether a neighbour already has a pear flowering at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fruit in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs winter chill, so crops are light and unreliable in subtropical and tropical gardens. Cool temperate, Mediterranean and cooler warm temperate districts give the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it small enough to pick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter prune every year, shortening the leaders and thinning crowded growth. Held that way the tree sits comfortably at 3m rather than 4.5m and still crops well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100554248511,"sku":"PYR-COM-PAC-250MM-P3","price":367.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100554215743,"sku":"PYR-COM-PAC-25L","price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":51651830841663,"sku":"PYR-COM-PAC-45L","price":263.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":51649622409535,"sku":"PYR-COM-PAC-100L","price":811.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Packham-Triumph-Pear-Pyrus-communis-Packham-Triumph.png?v=1794663389"},{"product_id":"williams-pear-pyrus-communis-williams","title":"Williams Pear - Pyrus communis 'Williams'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWilliams Pear (\u003cem\u003ePyrus communis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Williams') is the classic eating and bottling pear, known overseas as Bartlett. Pruned as a home orchard tree it holds at about 4m tall and 3m wide, which is small enough for a suburban backyard or a large pot. White spring blossom, a heavy summer crop and gold autumn foliage make it a genuine ornamental as well as a producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pear most people picture.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, aromatic, fine grained fruit that ripens off the tree, and the standard variety for bottling and poaching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fits a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Held at about 4m by 3m with annual winter pruning, so one tree suits a backyard corner, a courtyard or a half wine barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e White blossom in spring, fruit through summer, then gold and russet autumn colour before the leaves drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and undemanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant and still productive in poor soil, provided the drainage is reasonable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard orchards and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree fits a corner comfortably. Plant a second pear variety about 4m away for cross pollination and a noticeably heavier crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 600mm or wider with free draining mix will carry it at around 2.5m, though potted trees need consistent watering through flowering and fruit swell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom and autumn colour earn it a place in an ornamental bed, not just the productive corner of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Williams Pear in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and a site with genuine winter chill. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In subtropical and tropical districts the winters are too mild for reliable flowering and fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining loam is ideal, though it will crop in poorer ground. Avoid waterlogged sites and work compost through the backfill at planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first two summers, and keep the water up during flowering and fruit swell, which is when a dry spell costs you the crop. Feed a complete fertiliser in late winter and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is dormant. Build an open vase or central leader over the first three years, then thin crowded wood annually to keep light into the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in one size, a 45L pot. That is an established young tree with a formed trunk and framework, several seasons ahead of a bare rooted whip. Delivered through winter it will be leafless and dormant, which is normal for a deciduous tree and the best time to plant it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect blossom in the first or second spring and a worthwhile crop from around the third year. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting fruit trees season by season\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eCompare deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003ePlants with strong autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second pear tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a full crop, yes. Williams sets some fruit on its own but crops far more heavily with another pear variety flowering nearby, ideally within about 15m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fruit in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where winters are cold enough to break dormancy properly. Cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens work, while subtropical and tropical districts do not give it the chill it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I pick the fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick in late summer while the pears are still firm and green, then ripen them indoors over a week or two. Williams pears left to ripen on the tree go grainy at the core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100557525311,"sku":"PYR-COM-WIL-25L","price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":51651826811199,"sku":"PYR-COM-WIL-45L","price":263.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Williams-Pear-Pyrus-communis-Williams.png?v=1794663421"},{"product_id":"sensation-pear-pyrus-communis-sensation","title":"Sensation Pear - Pyrus communis 'Sensation'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSensation Pear (\u003cem\u003ePyrus communis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sensation') is a red skinned Williams pear on a semi dwarf frame, reaching about 3.5m tall and 2.5m wide. That is small enough for a suburban backyard or a large pot, and it still carries a proper crop of sweet buttery fruit. White blossom in spring and warm autumn colour make it worth the space before the first pear is picked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA full sized pear on a small tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3.5m by 2.5m it fits where a standard pear never would, and picking is done from the ground or a step ladder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWilliams flavour with red skin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensation is a sport of Williams, so the fruit has the same sweet melting flesh under a deep red blush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring blossom, summer fruit, then autumn colour before the tree goes bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows well in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e A half barrel or 500mm container holds one for years and keeps the tree naturally smaller again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and backyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree tucks into the corner of a modest block. Allow about 3m of clear space so no side of the canopy sits in shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a container at least 500mm wide with real drainage. Potted pears crop well but need steady watering, because a dry spell at fruit set will drop the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sensation Pear in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours a day, with shelter from hot dry wind at flowering. Pears need winter chill, so this is a tree for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In subtropical and tropical areas it crops lightly, and there are better fruit choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the detail most people miss. Sensation sets a much heavier crop with a compatible pear flowering nearby, such as Beurre Bosc. On its own you will still get fruit, just not a full crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained loam with compost worked through the bed. Pears resent waterlogged roots, so mound the planting position on clay and keep 75mm of mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through spring and summer, and never let it dry out while the fruit is sizing. Feed a complete fruit tree fertiliser in late winter and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is bare. Hold an open vase shape, take out crossing and inward wood, and leave the short stubby spurs alone, since that is where next season's pears form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pear is grown in one size, a 45L pot. That is an advanced tree with its framework already formed rather than a bare rooted whip, so it goes in with a full root system and can be planted in any season. Expect a light crop within two years and a useful one from year three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciduous trees ship in leaf or bare depending on the season, and some leaf drop in transit is normal. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan the whole harvest with our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003efruit trees for every season\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind a pollinating partner in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eedible plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare autumn performers among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003edeciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second pear tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a reliable crop, yes. Plant a compatible variety such as Beurre Bosc within about 15m so bees can move between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 3.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Winter pruning holds it at 2.5m to 3m without affecting the crop, and growing it in a pot does much the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the pears ready to pick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliams types are picked firm in late summer to early autumn, when the fruit lifts with a gentle tilt. Ripen them indoors for a week, because pears left to soften on the tree go gritty at the core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100558639423,"sku":"PYR-COM-SEN-250MM-P3","price":367.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100558606655,"sku":"PYR-COM-SEN-25L","price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":51651828973887,"sku":"PYR-COM-SEN-45L","price":263.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sensation-Pear-Pyrus-communis-Sensation.png?v=1794663426"},{"product_id":"josephine-pear-pyrus-communis-josephine","title":"Josephine Pear - Pyrus communis 'Josephine'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJosephine Pear (\u003cem\u003ePyrus communis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Josephine') is the late season dessert pear for gardeners who want fruit worth waiting for. It grows to about 4m tall and 3m wide, holds a neat upright shape without much work from you, and colours warmly in autumn before the leaves drop. The fruit ripens late and stores well, so one tree keeps producing eating pears long after the early varieties are finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA pear that stores.\u003c\/strong\u003e Josephine matures late and holds in a cool spot for weeks after picking, which is unusual in a home garden pear and the main reason to choose it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManageable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m by 3m with normal pruning, so it suits a back garden rather than an orchard block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean white blossom in spring, then genuine autumn colour before the tree goes bare for winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold and wind hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and wind tolerant, so exposed southern and inland gardens suit it well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e One pear gives blossom, shade and fruit from a footprint of about 3m. Leave 2m of clearance from a fence so you can get around it with a ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright branching is tidy enough for a lawn specimen, and the canopy shades a seating area then lets winter sun through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlongside a pollinating partner.\u003c\/strong\u003e Josephine needs a compatible pear flowering at the same time. Williams or Beurre Bosc are the standard choices, planted 4m away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Josephine Pear in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours, with air movement to keep the foliage dry. This is a cool temperate and warm temperate tree that needs proper winter chill to flower evenly, so subtropical and tropical gardens are not suited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pears forgive heavier ground than most fruit trees, but they still want drainage. Deep loam is ideal, slightly acid to neutral. Dig compost through the backfill, mound the hole on clay, and mulch 75mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then water through dry spells and while the fruit is sizing. A complete fertiliser in late winter and a light second feed after fruit set is all it asks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter on bare wood. Build an open framework of four or five main limbs, remove anything crossing or growing inward, and leave the short fruiting spurs alone because they crop for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pear is currently grown in one size, a 45L tree, supplied on backorder rather than stocked year round. At 45L you are buying an advanced tree with a formed framework and real height on delivery, not a whip that needs three years of training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is deciduous, so a tree despatched in winter may arrive bare. That is normal and it travels better that way. Expect a quiet first season, a light crop in the second or third year, and full production from about year four. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eHow to plant and care for fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eFruiting trees chosen for home gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003eGetting started with winter pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Josephine Pear need a pollinator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It sets very little fruit on its own and needs a compatible pear flowering at the same time. Williams and Beurre Bosc are the reliable partners, and either will crop for you in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere in Australia will it grow well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool temperate and warm temperate gardens. It needs winter chill to flower properly, so it suits the southern states, the tablelands and cooler inland districts, and is a poor choice for subtropical coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 4m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Annual winter pruning holds it at 2.5m to 3m and keeps the fruit within reach from the ground. Josephine also trains well as an espalier along a wall or fence if space is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100560605503,"sku":"PYR-COM-JOS-25L","price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":51651831300415,"sku":"PYR-COM-JOS-45L","price":263.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Josephine-Pear-Pyrus-communis-Josephine.png?v=1794663428"},{"product_id":"corella-pear-pyrus-communis-corella","title":"Corella Pear - Pyrus communis 'Corella'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCorella Pear (\u003cem\u003ePyrus communis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Corella') is the small blushed pear that eats crisp rather than soft, and it is one of the more forgiving fruit trees for a suburban backyard. Pruned as a home orchard tree it holds at about 4m tall and 3m wide. White blossom covers the bare branches in spring, fruit follows through late summer, and the leaves colour before they fall in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit you actually finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e A small pear with a red blush over pale gold skin, sweet and crisp straight off the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring blossom, a late summer crop and autumn colour from one tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and wind tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles cold winters and an exposed backyard, so southern and tableland gardens suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fits a real garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m by 3m under normal pruning it suits a suburban block, and it takes to espalier along a fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees love the blossom.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy white flowering brings bees and butterflies in ahead of the vegetable patch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow a 3m circle for a free standing tree, or train it flat against a north facing fence where the reflected warmth helps ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single pear in a lawn earns its spot twice a year, under blossom and again when the foliage turns. Underplant with bulbs rather than shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Corella Pear in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, the more the better for fruit sugar. This is a tree for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens: it is frost hardy and needs a genuinely cold winter to set a good crop, so it is not a choice for tropical or subtropical districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil with compost worked through the bed. Pears resent drying out, so improve thin sandy ground before planting. Mulch 75mm deep, kept off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through spring and summer, especially while the fruit swells. Feed a complete fruit tree fertiliser in late winter, before bud burst, and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is dormant. Keep an open centre so light reaches the fruiting wood, take out crossing and vertical growth, and shorten the leaders to hold the height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in one size, a 45L tree, so this is an established plant with a formed framework rather than a whip. Being deciduous, it looks bare through winter and leafs up in spring, which is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 45L tree is heavy: advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, so have the hole dug before it lands. Expect a light crop within a year or two of planting and a full one after that. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eplanting fruit trees for every season\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with the basics in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003epruning for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eplants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second pear tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for a reliable crop. Corella needs a pollinating partner that flowers at the same time, such as Williams or Beurre Bosc, planted within about 15m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 4m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily. Winter pruning holds it at 2.5m to 3m and makes the fruit reachable without a ladder. Espaliered against a fence it stays flatter again, at about 400mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fruit in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where winters get genuinely cold. Without enough chill the buds break unevenly and the crop is poor, so warm temperate gardens get lighter yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is it ready to pick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate summer into early autumn, once the skin colours and a fruit lifts free with a gentle tilt. Eat it crisp off the tree or hold it a few days indoors to soften.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":51651836444991,"sku":"PYR-COM-COR-45L","price":263.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Corella-Pear-Pyrus-communis-Corella.png?v=1794663434"},{"product_id":"beurre-bosc-pear-pyrus-communis-beurre-bosc","title":"Beurre Bosc Pear - Pyrus communis 'Beurre Bosc'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeurre Bosc (\u003cem\u003ePyrus communis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Beurre Bosc') is the classic russeted dessert pear: long necked, cinnamon brown skin, dense cream flesh firm enough to poach and sweet enough to eat off the tree. The tree reaches about 4m tall and 3m wide, and winter pruning holds it to 3m or trains it flat against a wall. White blossom in early spring feeds bees, and the leaves colour before dropping in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pick of the old eating pears.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine grained buttery flesh and a distinctive russet skin, with a depth of flavour a supermarket pear does not carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for a suburban block.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 4m by 3m unpruned, and readily held at 3m or espaliered flat for a courtyard or a narrow side path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo seasons beyond the crop.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers cover the bare tree in early spring, and the foliage colours before it drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles heavier ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pears tolerate wetter, denser soil than most stone fruit, so a spot that would defeat a peach can still carry a pear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and edible planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single pear in a lawn or a mixed bed is a genuinely handsome tree, and it will crop without an orchard around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and espalier.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained flat on a fence or wires it occupies about 300mm of depth and still yields well, which is the trick for a narrow block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A half barrel or a pot 500mm or wider holds a pruned tree for years, though a potted fruit tree needs watering every day or two through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Beurre Bosc Pear in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, in cool temperate, warm temperate or Mediterranean gardens. Pears need winter chill to set a crop, so this is a tree for southern districts, the tablelands and cool inland areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beurre Bosc is not reliably self fertile. Plant a compatible partner such as Williams or Packham within about 15m and the crop improves markedly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep fertile soil is ideal, though pears forgive clay and periodic wet feet better than most fruit trees. Work compost through the backfill and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak once or twice a week through the first two summers, and keep the water up while the fruit is swelling. Feed a complete fertiliser in late winter and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is bare, to an open vase or a formal espalier. Pears crop on short spurs that stay productive for years, so keep the stubby wood and remove the strong upright water shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as an advanced 45L tree, so what arrives already has a trunk and a formed framework rather than a single whip. Expect a first useful crop within two to three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing deciduous, a tree despatched between late autumn and late winter arrives bare of leaves. That is normal. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, plants are delivered Australia wide with delivery from $29.95, and every tree is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eCompare the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting tips for fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/espaliered-trees-enhance-aesthetic-and-maximise-space\"\u003eHow espaliered trees save space\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse the edible plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second pear tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, yes. Beurre Bosc sets a far heavier crop with a compatible pollinator such as Williams or Packham nearby, ideally within about 15m and flowering at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fruit in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. It needs winter chill, so it performs in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and disappoints in the subtropics and tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the seeds a problem for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePear seeds contain cyanogenic compounds, so they are not something a dog should chew through. Collect dropped fruit rather than leaving it under the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100562473279,"sku":"PYR-COM-BEUBOS-300MM","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":51651839000895,"sku":"PYR-COM-BEUBOS-45L","price":263.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Beurre-Bosc-Pear-Pyrus-communis-Beurre-Bosc.png?v=1794663437"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/Williams-Pear-Pyrus-communis-Williams.jpg?v=1794667001","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/pear-trees.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}