Pear - Duchess Dwarf - 230mm Bagged*

Product Code : 9883201301647_1

Pear - Duchess Dwarf - 230mm Bagged*

Pear Dwarf Duchess - William Bon Cretien (WBC) or Barlett

Description of plant at maturity:
Pears require full sun and deep, well-drained soil with plenty of moisture. The first fruits may not appear until 3 years after planting, but a healthy tree may produce over 20kg in a season, and can remain productive for up to 75 years. Fruit will not ripen on the tree. Pick when mature but firm (they should snap off easily) and ripen at room temperature.

Fruit: Medium to large pyriform-shape.
Skin: Pale green at picking, turns yellow when ripe.
Flesh: White, tender, juicy and sweet, buttery, melting flesh.
Maturity: Ripens early to mid February.
Pollinators: Self-fertile.
Comments: The most popular canning and fresh market pear, Versatile – use fresh, poached, baked and in salads.

Height: 3-4m

Plant type: Deciduous Fruit Tree

Position: Full Sun

Watering: Keep moist (particularly in dry conditions)

*Seasonal Product - Usually available from late May while stocks last.



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