Bare Root Tree ~ Pear Williams (120 – 150cm)
£37.50
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The Pear ‘Williams’ is a classic tree producing medium to large golden fruits with sweet, fragrant flesh in late summer. Its white frothy blossom is highly ornamental, and the tree is hardy, vigorous, and productive. Though not self-fertile, it is one of the most widely grown eating pears worldwide.
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 Soil Type | Clay, Most soils, Well-drained |
|---|---|
 Habit (Shape) | Oval |
 Position | Sheltered |
 Hardiness | Hardy (Cold winter) |
 Flowering Period | Apr, May |
 Attracts | Bees, Birds, Wildlife |
 Height (when grown) | 5-7m |
 Lighting | Full Sun |
| Fruiting Period | Sep |
 Blossom Colour | White |
 Leaf Colour | Green |
 Pollination Group | Pollination Group 3 |
Description
First introduced to Britain in the late 18th century, it quickly gained a reputation for quality and reliability. A vigorous, upright tree, it produces abundant white blossom in spring, followed by glossy green leaves that make it attractive throughout the summer. It produces fruit with a more aromatic flavour than most pears and a colour that varies from green when unripe to golden yellow when ripe. Fruit grows over the summer to be ready for picking in early September, they should be picked when the pears are slightly under-ripe.
Pear trees are usually productive for 50 to 75 years though some still produce fruit after 100 years. So they will give pleasure for years to come to humans together with helping wildlife such as small animals, birds, bees and butterflies. We suggest you plant them in a sunny, sheltered spot with fertile, well-drained soil and give them a light pruning in winter. A heritage favourite, the Pear Williams combines beauty, flavour, and productivity in equal measure.
