Pyrus communis (any variety)
Edible pear (any variety)
Pyrus Pyrus
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P. communis (any variety) are columnar, deciduous trees with ovate to elliptic, finely-toothed, glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers in early spring followed by edible fruit. Harvest date is dependent upon variety.
Pyrus communis (any variety) is: Deciduous
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White in Spring
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-purple in Autumn
Aphids , Blister mite , Bullfinches , Caterpillars , Codling moth , Pear fruitlet gall midge Aphids , Blister mite , Bullfinches , Caterpillars , Codling moth , Pear fruitlet gall midge
Pear rust , Brown rot on fruits , Blight , Apple and pear canker , Pear scab Pear rust , Brown rot on fruits , Blight , Apple and pear canker , Pear scab
Thin fruit as necessary. Regular pruning required. Most pears are spur-bearers which means fruit buds are produced on older wood in the form of short, branched shoots called spurs.
If grafting, the rootstock used will effect plant size. Quince is normally used.
Budding, Grafting
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Pyrus communis (any variety) (Edible pear (any variety)) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 10m after 10-20 years.
Architectural, Beds and borders, Celebrations/Rememberance, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Specimen tree, Wildlife
Best in neutral, well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny, sheltered site. Avoid shallow, wet soil. Keep a wide, weed-free area around the trunk. Suitable for all training forms. Most pears require one or more pollinators. Rootstock determines mature height.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Pyrus communis (any variety)
Edible pear (any variety)
Pyrus Pyrus
P. communis (any variety) _ If you don't know the variety name of your Pyrus communis (Edible pear), you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice.
P. communis (any variety) are columnar, deciduous trees with ovate to elliptic, finely-toothed, glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers in early spring followed by edible fruit. Harvest date is dependent upon variety.
Deciduous
Upright
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White in Spring
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-purple in Autumn
Aphids , Blister mite , Bullfinches , Caterpillars , Codling moth , Pear fruitlet gall midge
Pear rust , Brown rot on fruits , Blight , Apple and pear canker , Pear scab
Thin fruit as necessary. Regular pruning required. Most pears are spur-bearers which means fruit buds are produced on older wood in the form of short, branched shoots called spurs.
If grafting, the rootstock used will effect plant size. Quince is normally used.
Budding, Grafting
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Pyrus communis (any variety) (Edible pear (any variety)) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 10m after 10-20 years.
Architectural, Beds and borders, Celebrations/Rememberance, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Specimen tree, Wildlife
Best in neutral, well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny, sheltered site. Avoid shallow, wet soil. Keep a wide, weed-free area around the trunk. Suitable for all training forms. Most pears require one or more pollinators. Rootstock determines mature height.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
Pyrus communis (any variety) (Edible pear (any variety))
Decline of pear; Leaf curl of pear; Moria disease of pear; Pear leaf curl
Candidatus Phytoplasma pyri on perry pears
Phytoplasma
Present (Limited)
2
5
The pest and vector are already present in the UK. Regulation appears to have been ineffective at preventing entry and establishment. A change of regulatory status is being considered at EU level. Industry may also want to review their management practices.
Pyrus communis (any variety) (Edible pear (any variety))
grape ground pearl
Margarodes vitis
Insect
Absent
2
5
Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.
Pyrus communis (any variety) (Edible pear (any variety))
Citrus little leaf; Little leaf of citrus; Sour orange stem pitting; Stem pitting of sour orange; Xyloporosis of citrus
Hop stunt viroid
Virus or Viroid
Absent
3
4
Pest of hops present in America and parts of Europe. PHPS provides good assurance of disease freedom; but EU regulation to be pursued to enhance protection in the longer term.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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