Pear Dual Winter Nelis/Packham

$84.99

Pyrus communis (European Pear)

Double grafted – two varieties on one tree.

Winter Nelis: A very good, late eating pear with excellent storage qualities. Small, green fruit with reddish russet patches and buttery, rich-flavoured flesh. Late season; harvest in May.

Packham’s Triumph: Heavy and reliable bearer of large, light yellow-green pears. Juicy and smooth textured with firm flesh. Super, all-purpose variety. Good dessert and cooking pear with excellent storage qualities. High chilling hours required to set fruit. Early season ripening; harvest in April.

Tree will grow approximately 5m high x 4m wide. Requires a full sun position for best fruit development. Pears are deep rooted and will grow in most soil types. Tolerant of wet soils in the summer, though not in winter. Pears grow well in cooler areas with mild summers but ‘Winter Nelis’ is a variety that performs well in warmer areas. Shelter from wind and protect new growth from spring frosts.

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