Pear Trees

Espalier Training

Ideal for espaliers. Any strict pruning regime that trains branches horizontally such as espaliering is itself a dwarfing technique. So, contrary to some "authorities" trees with full vigour, i.e. standard* sized trees rather than dwarf trees, are ideal subjects for espalier training. Espalied dwarf trees will generally take longer to fill out a given trellis area, but are satisfactory for smaller sized trellises.

*trees that grow to full size, i.e. depending on pruning and conditions around 4 to 5 metres.

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Baby Face Pear

Baby Face Pear

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Baby Face is a mid-season cocktail pear with small fruits that have green, red-flushed skin and sweet white flesh. Cocktail pears a small and sweet and ideal for eating fresh and for cheese platters.  Pollination Group: Conference,...
Baptiste Valette Pear

Baptiste Valette Pear

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An old French variety from around 1895 with white, buttery flesh, early to mid-season. Hedrick U.P. (1921). Twenty-ninth Annual Report, Vol. 2, Part II, The Pears of New York, Report of the New York Agricultural Experiment Station for the year 1921...
Baptiste Valette Pear (semi-dwarf)

Baptiste Valette Pear (semi-dwarf)

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An old French variety from around 1895 with white, buttery flesh, early to mid-season. Hedrick U.P. (1921). Twenty-ninth Annual Report, Vol. 2, Part II, The Pears of New York, Report of the New York Agricultural Experiment Station for the year 1921...
Belle Lucrative Pear

Belle Lucrative Pear

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Another wonderfully historic pear variety about which much more is written in our reference than there is space for here. Belle Lucrative is of Flemish origin. In 1831 it was growing in the London Horticultural Society’s gardens at Chiswick,...
Belle Lucrative Pear (semi-dwarf)

Belle Lucrative Pear (semi-dwarf)

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Another wonderfully historic pear variety about which much more is written in our reference than there is space for here. Belle Lucrative is of Flemish origin. In 1831 it was growing in the London Horticultural Society’s gardens at Chiswick,...
Beurre Bosc Pear

Beurre Bosc Pear

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A seedling pear found by Dr Van Mons, growing in the garden of M. Swates at Linkebeeke, France. It was named after M. Bosc, the Director of the Jardin des Plantes, at Paris. Fruits have yellowish, tender, juicy flesh with a perfumed flavour. A...
Beurre Bosc Pear (semi-dwarf)

Beurre Bosc Pear (semi-dwarf)

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A seedling pear found by Dr Van Mons, growing in the garden of M. Swates at Linkebeeke, France. It was named after M. Bosc, the Director of the Jardin des Plantes, at Paris. Fruits have yellowish, tender, juicy flesh with a perfumed flavour. A...
Beurre Diel Pear

Beurre Diel Pear

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A chance seedling found in 1805, by M. Meuris the head gardener for Dr. Van Mons at the Chateau of Perck near Vilvoorde. Van Mons named it in honour of his friend Dr. Augustus Frederick Adrien Diel, a distinguished German pomologist. Lemon-yellow, rough,...
Beurre Diel Pear (semi-dwarf)

Beurre Diel Pear (semi-dwarf)

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A chance seedling found in 1805, by M. Meuris the head gardener for Dr. Van Mons at the Chateau of Perck near Vilvoorde. Van Mons named it in honour of his friend Dr. Augustus Frederick Adrien Diel, a distinguished German pomologist. Lemon-yellow, rough,...
Beurre Easter Pear

Beurre Easter Pear

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Seems to have originated in the gardens of the Capucin Monastery at Louvain, Belgium, where there was recorded, about 1823, an old pear tree known to the monks as the Pastorale de Louvain. As the variety attracted attention it became widely...
Beurre Easter Pear (semi-dwarf)

Beurre Easter Pear (semi-dwarf)

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Seems to have originated in the gardens of the Capucin Monastery at Louvain, Belgium, where there was recorded, about 1823, an old pear tree known to the monks as the Pastorale de Louvain. As the variety attracted attention it became widely...
Beurre Hardy Pear

Beurre Hardy Pear

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A French pear raised in about 1820 by M. Bonnet, Boulonge-sur-Mer, France. Acquired by M. Jean-Laurent Jamin, a nurseryman near Paris, who named it in honour of M. Hardy Director and Professor of Arboriculture at the Garden of Luxembourg. It was...
Beurre Hardy Pear (semi-dwarf)

Beurre Hardy Pear (semi-dwarf)

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A French pear raised in about 1820 by M. Bonnet, Boulonge-sur-Mer, France. Acquired by M. Jean-Laurent Jamin, a nurseryman near Paris, who named it in honour of M. Hardy Director and Professor of Arboriculture at the Garden of Luxembourg. It was...
Beurre Superfin Pear

Beurre Superfin Pear

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Raised in 1837 by M. Goubalt, Angers, France. First fruited in 1844. Introduced to america about 1850. Fruits have yellowish white, very melting, sweet flesh with a delicious perfumed flavour. Pollination Group: Buerre Bosc, Williams, Comice, Winter...
Beurre Superfin Pear (semi-dwarf)

Beurre Superfin Pear (semi-dwarf)

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Raised in 1837 by M. Goubalt, Angers, France. First fruited in 1844. Introduced to america about 1850. Fruits have yellowish white, very melting, sweet flesh with a delicious perfumed flavour. Pollination Group: Buerre Bosc, Williams, Comice,...
Clapp's Favourite Pear

Clapp's Favourite Pear

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Raised by Thaddeus Clapp of Dorchester, Massachusset, USA. Fruits have white, juicy flesh with a sweet flavour. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 Pollination: cross pollination with another European pear...
Clapp's Favourite Pear (semi-dwarf)

Clapp's Favourite Pear (semi-dwarf)

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Raised by Thaddeus Clapp of Dorchester, Massachusset, USA. Fruits have white, juicy flesh with a sweet flavour. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 Pollination: cross pollination with another European pear...
Conference Pear

Conference Pear

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Common commercial variety in UK, has good disease resistance and is partially self-fertile. Raised by pomologist Thomas Francis Rivers at Rivers Nursery Sawbridgeworth. Exhibited at the National British Pear Conference after which it was named. Awarded a...
Conference Pear (semi-dwarf)

Conference Pear (semi-dwarf)

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Common commercial variety in UK, has good disease resistance and is partially self-fertile. Raised by pomologist Thomas Francis Rivers at Rivers Nursery Sawbridgeworth. Exhibited at the National British Pear Conference after which it was named. Awarded a...
Conseilier De La Cour European Pear

Conseilier De La Cour European Pear

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Pyrus communis 'Conseiller De La Cour' is possibly the oldest fruit tree in Ireland. The Digital Hub campus is home to, what is claimed to be, Ireland’s oldest fruit bearing tree. a pear tree it is estimated to be aged in the range of 150 to 200...
Corella Pear (Forelle)

Corella Pear (Forelle)

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Also called Forelle. Forelle is the German word for trout and the colouration, and with imagination the shape, of a ripe Corella pear is reminiscent of a trout at spawning. Small to medium in size. Corella pears are great eaten fresh or in a salad...
Corella Pear (Forelle) (semi-dwarf)

Corella Pear (Forelle) (semi-dwarf)

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Also called Forelle. Forelle is the German word for trout and the colouration, and with imagination the shape, of a ripe Corella pear is reminiscent of a trout at spawning. Small to medium in size. Corella pears are great eaten fresh or in a salad...
De La Ville Aine Pear

De La Ville Aine Pear

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We cannot find a description of this pear. We obtained the variety from the Grove collection. It is healthy and robust in our orchard and we are looking forward to trying some fruit in the next year or two. In the meantime we are happy to offer it at a...
De La Ville Aine Pear (semi-dwarf)

De La Ville Aine Pear (semi-dwarf)

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We cannot find a description of this pear. We obtained the variety from the Grove collection. It is healthy and robust in our orchard and we are looking forward to trying some fruit in the next year or two. In the meantime we are happy to offer it at a...
Del La Chine European Pear

Del La Chine European Pear

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Pyrus communis 'De La Chine' is in our collection originally sourced from the Grove Research Station in the Huon Valley which sadly closed its doors over 10 years ago. There are references to this variety growing in the Burnley Horticultural College...
Doyenne Du Comice Pear

Doyenne Du Comice Pear

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One of the finest flavoured pears, from trial beds in the Comice Horticole, Angers, Department of Maine-et-Loire, France in mid-19th century. First fruited in 1849. Introduced to England in 1858 by Sir Thomas Dyke Acland. Skin smooth with russet...
Doyenne Du Comice Pear (semi-dwarf)

Doyenne Du Comice Pear (semi-dwarf)

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One of the finest flavoured pears, from trial beds in the Comice Horticole, Angers, Department of Maine-et-Loire, France in mid-19th century. First fruited in 1849. Introduced to England in 1858 by Sir Thomas Dyke Acland. Skin smooth with russet...
Doyenne Martin Clavier European Pear

Doyenne Martin Clavier European Pear

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Pyrus communis 'Doyenne Martin Clavier' bears fruit with white, firm, vinous flesh and excellent flavour, green skin with russeting. Fruit is quite large. Late season harvest. image
Duchess D’Anglouleme European Pear (semi-dwarf)

Duchess D’Anglouleme European Pear (semi-dwarf)

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Pyrus communis 'Duchesse d'Angouleme' is a traditional French pear, dating back to the early 1800s. Large fruit, thin skin ripens to a warm yellow, hints of russet and a white flesh. Rich, sweet flavour. Dark green foliage and pretty white...
Durondeau Pear

Durondeau Pear

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  A highly regarded pear with tender, melting flesh in a red fruit. Originated in Belgium in the early 19th century. Late season, partially self-fertile. Pollination: cross-pollinate with another European Pear, partly self-fertile Size: Up to 5...
Durondeau Pear (semi-dwarf)

Durondeau Pear (semi-dwarf)

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  A highly regarded pear with tender, melting flesh in a red fruit. Originated in Belgium in the early 19th century. Late season, partially self-fertile. Pollination: cross-pollinate with another European Pear, partly self-fertile Size: to approx...
Faccia Rosa Pear

Faccia Rosa Pear

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Originating in Sicily, the name means Red Face. Cocktail size yellowy green fruit with red cheek. Soft, sweet and juicy. Pollination Group: Lemon Bergamot, Corella are ideal or any other European pear tree Size: Up to 5 metres when mature...
Faccia Rosa Pear (semi-dwarf)

Faccia Rosa Pear (semi-dwarf)

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Originating in Sicily, the name means Red Face. Cocktail size yellowy green fruit with red cheek. Soft, sweet and juicy. Pollination Group: Lemon Bergamot, Corella are ideal or any other European pear tree Size: to approx. 3 metres tall...
Flemish Beauty Pear

Flemish Beauty Pear

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Early 19th century variety that was once a leading commercial variety in eastern regions of America. The parent tree is thought to have been a wilding found in a wooded area near Alost, East Flanders, Belgium about 1800. It has many synonyms, but the...
Flemish Beauty Pear (semi-dwarf)

Flemish Beauty Pear (semi-dwarf)

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Early 19th century variety that was once a leading commercial variety in eastern regions of America. The parent tree is thought to have been a wilding found in a wooded area near Alost, East Flanders, Belgium about 1800. It has many synonyms, but the...
Gin Perry Pear

Gin Perry Pear

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Orange-red over yellow coloured fruit. Vintage quality. Highly disease resistant. May be biennial. Fruit can be stored up to five weeks before milling. Medium sharp variety. Pollination Group: Buerre Bosc, Williams, Comice, Winter Nellis,...
Gin Perry Pear (semi-dwarf)

Gin Perry Pear (semi-dwarf)

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Orange-red over yellow coloured fruit. Vintage quality. Highly disease resistant. May be biennial. Fruit can be stored up to five weeks before milling. Medium sharp variety. Pollination Group: Buerre Bosc, Williams, Comice, Winter Nellis,...
Glou Morceau European Pear

Glou Morceau European Pear

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Pyrus communis 'Glou Morceau' is a very old Belgian variety raised at Mons from seed around 1750. The name translates as dainty or delicious morsel with good reason. Fruit has russetted, tender pale greenish-yellow skin (3), flesh tinged...
Glou Morceau European Pear (semi-dwarf)

Glou Morceau European Pear (semi-dwarf)

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Pyrus communis 'Glou Morceau' is a very old Belgian variety raised at Mons from seed around 1750. The name translates as dainty or delicious morsel with good reason. Fruit has russetted, tender pale greenish-yellow skin (3), flesh tinged yellow, tender,...
Green Horse Perry Pear

Green Horse Perry Pear

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Large, rounded fruit also suitable for preserving.  High acid/low tannin. Medium sharp variety. Pollination Group: Conference, Buerre Hardy, Josephine, Packham’s, Nijisseki, Clapp’s Favourite, Chojuro, Kosui.
Green Horse Perry Pear (semi-dwarf)

Green Horse Perry Pear (semi-dwarf)

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Large, rounded fruit also suitable for preserving.  High acid/low tannin. Medium sharp variety. Pollination Group: Conference, Buerre Hardy, Josephine, Packham’s, Nijisseki, Clapp’s Favourite, Chojuro, Kosui. Size: to approx...
Grosse Louise European Pear

Grosse Louise European Pear

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Pyrus communis 'Grosse-Louise' arose as a chance seedling in a garden in Tourcoing, France in 1869. It bears large (big Louise!!), yellow-green, russeted fruit. Flesh is white, very juicy, free from grit, sweet and delicately perfumed (3). 
Henry's Red Longdon Perry Pear

Henry's Red Longdon Perry Pear

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Red Longdon is thought to have originated in the Forest of Dean in the Wye Valley where it was propagated by local farmers as early as the 1400s. The fruit is turbinate or pyriform, the skin is green or yellowish green with a strong red or red-orange...
Henry's Red Longdon Perry Pear (semi-dwarf)

Henry's Red Longdon Perry Pear (semi-dwarf)

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Red Longdon is thought to have originated in the Forest of Dean in the Wye Valley where it was propagated by local farmers as early as the 1400s. The fruit is turbinate or pyriform, the skin is green or yellowish green with a strong red or red-orange...
Jargonelle European Pear

Jargonelle European Pear

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Pyrus communis 'Jargonelle' is a patriarch among pears, dating from about 1620's. It is an early ripener harvesting in late summer. Brownish skin with a red flush on the sunny face, flesh melting with a sweet musky flavour. Like most early...
Josephine de Malines Pear

Josephine de Malines Pear

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Highly recommended for the home garden. Originated around 1830 at Mechlin (Malines), Belgium and named in honour of the wife of the breeder, pomologist Major Espére. Good polleniser for other pears, pale green-shaded yellow, lightly russet skin...
Josephine de Malines Pear (semi-dwarf)

Josephine de Malines Pear (semi-dwarf)

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Highly recommended for the home garden. Originated around 1830 at Mechlin (Malines), Belgium and named in honour of the wife of the breeder, pomologist Major Espére. Good polleniser for other pears, pale green-shaded yellow, lightly russet skin...
Moorcroft Perry Pear

Moorcroft Perry Pear

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Colourful synonyms for this variety include Stinking Bishop, Malvern Pear and Choke Pear. From wild pears, originating in the Forest of Dean in the Wye Valley, this particular variety of pear was grafted by local farmers as early as the 1400s...