Dwarf pear tree pollinator duo

This Half-standard pear pollinator duo is composed of the varieties 'William's' and 'Beurré Hardy' which pollinate each other. Installed not far from each other, these two fruit trees will produce more. The harvest of pears extends from August to October. Plant your pear trees preferably in autumn, in deep, fertile and well-prepared soil.

This duo consists of:

-x1 'William's' Pear: a very adaptable variety with easy cultivation, renowned for the excellent taste of its large pears and their ability to be stored. Its fruits, yellow when ripe, sometimes speckled with russet, offer a fine, juicy, melting, sweet and fragrant flesh, remarkably aromatic. Fairly large, with a diameter of about 7 cm (3in), round and squat, they can be picked as early as August and can be perfectly stored until November either in a ventilated cellar or in the refrigerator. Self-fertile variety, very good pollinator for other pear trees.

- x1 'Beurré Hardy' Pear: a very hardy variety, adapted to all climates up to 800 m (2625ft) altitude if exposed to the sun. Although it may take a long time to bear fruit, it is then very productive. The tree produces round fruits with smooth, bronze-green skin. Their flesh is fine and juicy, white, very sweet, with a powerful and delicious fragrance that has made its reputation. The harvest takes place in September and October. Self-sterile variety, it will be pollinated by 'William's'.

Individually labelled in 12/15 litre pots.

Although hardy, the Pear tree will still appreciate protected and sunny locations, avoiding frost-prone and windy situations. It likes fresh and deep soils, but on the other hand, it dislikes soils that are too filtering and calcareous. In winter, give it a shovelful of wood ash, rich in potash, it will improve flowering and fruit quality.
Its upright habit gives it a tall and slender silhouette that is very harmonious. Its oval-shaped leaves, finely toothed on the edge, have a petiole as long as the lamina and measure about 8 to 9 cm (3 to 4in). They turn yellow before falling in autumn.
Its white flowering is late, in April, which protects it from frosts. Its flowers are formed of 5 white petals and are very popular with bees.

Pears can be consumed fresh, in syrup, in pastries, in jam and compotes, and can be used to make alcohol.

A half-standard fruit tree is composed of a stem attached to a trunk, which is only between 1.20 and 1.50 m (4 and 5ft) high. The branches are also slightly lower.