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2.5m
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2.5m
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5-10 years
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3 hours care
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Botanical name: Pyrus communis 'Conference'
Other names: Pear 'Conference'
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Genus: Pyrus
Variety or cultivar: 'Conference' _ 'Conference' is a compact, deciduous pear tree, with white flowers in spring, followed by edible, green, dessert fruits in autumn. Will grow from 2.5 - 8 m depending on the rootstock.
Pyrus communis 'Conference' is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Spring
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Fruit: Green in Autumn
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Pyrus communis 'Beurre Clairgeau' (Pear 'Beurre Clairgeau')
Pyrus communis 'Conference' (Pear 'Conference') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Specimen tree, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in neutral, well-drained soil in full. Flowers early and so at risk from spring frosts.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Barry Webster
Whendo you prune conference pear tress
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Fri. 1st October 2010 20:59
- Last reply: Sun. 3rd October 2010 13:34
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