Pyrus communis Delbardèlice - Pear Tree

The 'Delbardélice'® Pear Tree has many qualities, in addition to being fairly easy to grow, disease resistant, and consistently productive, it produces beautiful pears that are highly aromatic and rich in flavour. The fine and melting flesh is very enjoyable when consumed fresh, and is enveloped in a beautiful yellow skin finely speckled with bronze. Harvest takes place in September and the pears will only keep for a few weeks.

The pear tree is native to central Asia and has been cultivated in China for 6,000 years. It was introduced to Europe around the 6th century. The oval-shaped leaves, finely toothed on the edges, have a petiole as long as the lamina. The late white flowering occurs in April, protecting it from frost. Its flowers have 5 white petals. The flowers of the 'Delbardélice'® pear tree are not self-fertile. 'Williams', 'Beurré Hardy', 'Peradel'®, and 'Fertilia Delbard'® are good pollinators, so plant one of these trees nearby or make sure there is one in the surrounding gardens.

This fruit variety is perfectly hardy and adapts to all types of soil as long as there is not excessive limestone. It appreciates fresh, deep, and well-worked soil. In winter, add a shovelful of wood ash to the tree, which is rich in potash and will improve flowering and fruit quality. This is a practice that you can extend to your entire orchard.

This variety produces truly beautiful pears, with a regular shape and covered in a lovely yellow-gold skin that is decorated with small bronze spots when ripe. The flesh is particularly aromatic, evoking scents of tobacco or undergrowth, and in the mouth it is melting and sweet, reminiscent of banana and liquorice. It is best consumed raw and fairly soon after harvest, making it a dessert in itself.

For transport reasons, our tallest scions may be pruned before shipping. They are suitable for all common training forms: cordons, espaliers, goblets, half-standards, and low standards, except for high standards. If you would like more information or advice on training your fruit trees, please do not hesitate to contact us.

This fruit tree is delivered in a "ready-to-plant" root ball. When planting, the root ball should be planted as is. The biodegradable tontine that surrounds the root ball and preserves the rootlets will decompose on its own during the plant's growth. By doing this, you ensure better establishment.