Stepover Pear 'Williams' Bon Chretien'

Pyrus communis 'Williams' Bon Chrétien'

Raised in 1770, this is probably the best known and most widely grown pear in the world, suitable for dessert and culinary use. The medium sized fruits have a pale green/golden skin finish. The flesh is sweet, very smooth and extremely juicy. A reliable and heavy cropper, suitable for colder areas.

Supplied in a ‘Y’ shape with two main shoots that can be trained out in opposite directions at about 45cm (18in) above the ground. On receipt you will need to tie the arms down gradually (in several stages) to a horizontal supporting framework (not supplied).

Pollination: Group C.

Season: Sept.

Tree Form: Stepover.

Available for delivery: late November - early May.