Pyrus communis 'Red Williams' young red pears

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Red Williams Pear Tree

Name: Red Williams Pear Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: RWP.QA.12.1
Price: 75.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Red Eating Pear

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, Quince A (semi-vigorous), 12L pot

£75

£75 ~~£75~~

Fruit Eating pear

Pollination group Group C

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Planting & Care

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Description

Pyrus communis 'Red Williams' is a a fruiting variety of pear tree, yet the pretty spring flowers and autumn foliage make it deserving of a place in ornamental gardens as well as orchards and allotments. The unusual red skins of the pears stand out, but take a bite and they taste similar to the extremely popular 'Williams Bon Chretien'. These medium-large sized pears are sweet and juicy, although do not store well and are best enjoyed fresh.

'Red Williams' pear trees are hardy and have good disease and pest-resistance. They have attractive white flowers in spring that require a pollinator. The young pears that follow are burgundy coloured, becoming redder as they ripen. In autumn, the green foliage takes on vibrant shades of purple and red.

AKA Pyrus communis 'Red Williams', Pear Williams' Red, Pear Red William

Please note: photo is of very young pears that are still growing.

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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