Pyrus communis Peradel - Pear Tree

The 'Peradel'® (delbuena) Pear Tree is productive, offering beautiful and appetizing fruits, plump and covered with a finely speckled bronze skin. The flesh is fragrant, sweet and tangy at the same time, juicy and melting. These pears are harvested from the end of October and can be stored in a cool place until January without losing their taste qualities. This variety is not self-fertile.

The pear tree is a tree native to central Asia, cultivated in China for 6,000 years. It was introduced to Europe around the 6th century. The leaves have an oval lamina, with finely toothed edges and a petiole as long as the lamina. The late white flowering occurs in April, protecting it from frost. Its flowers consist of 5 white petals. The flowers of the 'Peradel'® (delbuena) pear tree are not self-fertile. Its main pollinators are the 'Conference', 'Williams', 'Doyenné du Comice', 'Delbard Gourmande'® and 'Delbardélice' varieties. Planting one of these trees nearby will ensure regular and generous production.

If not frost-sensitive, the 'Peradel'® Pear Tree will still appreciate sheltered and sunny locations, avoiding windy areas. Easy to grow, it likes fresh and deep soils, but is not suitable for excessively draining or calcareous soils. In winter, provide it with a shovelful of wood ash, rich in potash, which will improve flowering and fruit quality.

This variety produces pears with a bronzed yellow skin and a melting flesh, sweet and tangy in perfect balance, fragrant, some compare its flavour to that of medlars. Pears can be eaten fresh, in syrup, in pastries, in jams and compotes, and can be used to prepare alcoholic beverages...

This fruit tree is delivered in a "ready-to-plant" root ball. During planting, the root ball should be planted as it is. The biodegradable tontine that surrounds the root ball and preserves the rootlets will decompose naturally during the plant's growth. By doing so, you ensure better recovery.