Pyrus communis 'Williams' Bon Chrétien' Pear tree in pot

Pyrus Bon Chretien Williams double U pear tree in container

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Williams Bon Chretien Pear Tree

Name: Williams Bon Chretien Pear Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: WBC.QA.12.1
Price: 65.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Eating Pear

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Final size Quince A 3-3.5m in 10 years

Cropping period Early / mid season (September)

Fruit Eating pear

Pollination group Group C

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Description

Williams Bon Chretien pears are immensely popular for their sweet flavour and highly juicy flesh. These large dessert pears are encased in smooth pale green skin. Large crops are produced in September when they should be eaten fresh.

An old English variety from Berkshire, Pyrus communis 'Williams' Bon Chrétien' is ideal for less favourable positions and Northern areas. Prefers full sun but partial shade will suffice. Also known as The Williams Pear tree, it has pretty white flowers that require a pollinator in groups B, C or D.

Pyrus communis 'Williams' Bon Chrétien'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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