Pear at Wairere Nursery

Pear

A pear that is at the peak of its ripeness is really hard to beat – especially if you have been able to pluck it from the tree in your own garden. There are so many varieties of this wonderful genus, that there is surely a variety to suit all tastes. From the firm and crunchy to the soft and juicy they are superb for eating fresh and there are so many yummy ways in which to incorporate them into other dishes. With their modest moisture requirements, pears also suit coastal conditions and thrive in heavy, sandy loams with good drainage in a sunny position. They are ideal for cool-temperate climates. They must be cross-pollinated to produce fruit. Prune to remove damaged branches and to improve the shape of the tree in late winter or early spring. Plentiful sunlight is a key factor for maximum fruit production. Choose an area of the garden in full or nearly full sun. Morning sunshine is particularly important for early drying of dew, thereby reducing the incidence of disease. Check out our Pollinator Guide here

Plant pear trees in the winter or early spring whilst they are dormant. Soak the roots in water for 30 minutes to an hour before planting to ensure that the root ball is thoroughly moist. The pear tree lends itself well to Espalier and nowadays one can purchase a tree that has three varieties grafted onto it – imagine that – three in one! The genus is thought to have originated in present-day western China in the foothills of the Tian Shan Mountains, and to have spread to the east and west along mountain chains, evolving into a diverse group of over 20 widely recognized primary species. The cultivation of the pear extends to the remotest antiquity. Traces of it have been found in the Swiss lake-dwellings; it is mentioned in the oldest Greek writings, and was cultivated by the Romans. The word "pear" or its equivalent occurs in all the Celtic languages. Pears have been cultivated in China for aproximately 3000 years. Some favorite ways to serve pears include: • Combine pears with mustard greens, watercress, steamed leeks and walnuts for a delicious salad. • Serve pears with goat or blue cheese for a delightful dessert. • Add choped pears, grated ginger and honey to porridge or muesli for a pungently sweet breakfast treat. • Core pears, and poach in aple juice or wine for a delectable dessert.

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Pear Belle De Jumet BA29

aka Heritage Pear

This extremely juicy and deliciously sweet heritage pear ripens in late January. Valued for its high yield of fruit and the fact that it is self pollinating. Pale gold skin and white flesh that just melts in your mouth. Deciduous.

Pear and Nashi Information Page

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 5m

Pear Belle De Jumet BA29

Expected Stock Height: 170/190 cm ?

We will not have this plant 2024/25.

Some recommended alternatives:
Pear Belle De Jumet QN Pear Belle De Jumet QuA

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Pear Belle De Jumet QN

aka Heritage Pear

QN = Grafted on Quince rootstock to keep compact / dwarfed. This extremely juicy and deliciously sweet heritage pear ripens in late January. Valued for its high yield of fruit and the fact that it is self pollinating. Pale gold skin and white flesh that just melts in your mouth. Deciduous.

Pear and Nashi Information Page

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 350-400cm x 500cm

Pear Belle De Jumet QN

Expected Stock Height: 180/210 cm ?

New stock expected Middle of July, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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Pear Belle De Jumet QuA

aka Heritage Pear

Grafted on Quince rootstock to keep compact/Semi Dwarfed. This extremely juicy and deliciously sweet heritage pear ripens in late January. Valued for its high yield of fruit and the fact that it is self pollinating. Pale gold skin and white flesh that just melts in your mouth. Deciduous.

Pear and Nashi Information Page

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3.5m x 3m

Pear Belle De Jumet QuA

Expected Stock Height: 180/210 cm ?

New stock expected Middle of July, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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Pear Beurre Bosc BA29

A European pear AKA Kaiser. Grafted on Pear rootstock to keep compact/ semi dwarfed. Quality large fruit that is just melt in your mouth delicious. Attractive warm cinnamon brown skin and a long tapered neck with flesh that is sweet and juicy. Matures late summer. Stores well. Deciduous.

Pear and Nashi Information Page

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3.5m

Pear Beurre Bosc BA29

Expected Stock Height: 150/180 cm ?

New stock expected Middle of July, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

Pear Beurre Bosc PC

A European pear AKA Kaiser. Quality large fruit that is just melt in your mouth delicious. Attractive warm cinnamon brown skin and a long tapered neck with flesh that is sweet and juicy. Matures late summer. Stores well. Grafted on to Quince for size control. Deciduous.

Pear and Nashi Information Page

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 5m x 3m

Pear Beurre Bosc PC

Current Stock Height: 180/220 cm ?

Container: pb18 ?

$64.99

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Pear Beurre Bosc QN

aka Kaiser

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 5m

Pear Beurre Bosc QN

Current Stock Height: 120/140 cm ?

Container: 8l ?

$64.99

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Pear Beurre Bosc QuC

aka Kaiser

Grafted on Quince rootstock to keep compact/Dwarfed. A European pear AKA Kaiser. Quality large fruit that is just melt in your mouth delicious. Attractive warm cinnamon brown skin and a long tapered neck with flesh that is sweet and juicy. Matures late summer. Stores well. Deciduous.

Pear and Nashi Information Page

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m

Pear Beurre Bosc QuC

Current Stock Height: 120/140 cm ?

Container: 8l ?

$64.99

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Pear Beurre Hardy QuA

aka Heritage Pear

Grafted on Quince rootstock to keep compact/Semi Dwarfed. In our humble opinion an utterly outstanding eating pear. When ripe 'Beurre Hardy' fills your nose with fragrance, fills your mouth with melting flesh, covers your chin in juice and has a taste that just knocks your socks off. Deciduous.

Pollinator - Conference or Williams Bon Chretien.

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3.5m

Pear Beurre Hardy QuA

Expected Stock Height: 150/170 cm ?

New stock expected Middle of July, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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Pear Cider Kirchensaller QN

aka Cider Pear

German Cider Pear. The fruit is large, round and brown/purple in colour. Used for making cider. Self fertile. Yields in approx. 4-5 years. Extremely tart tasting fruit. Deciduous.

Pear and Nashi Information Page

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 5m

Pear Cider Kirchensaller QN

Current Stock Height: 130/160 cm ?

Container: 8l ?

$64.99

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Pear Concorde QuA

Grafted on Quince rootstock to keep compact/ semi dwarfed. A modern dessert pair that crops from a young age with delicious fruit that have green skin with quite a lot of russeting. The flesh is pale yellow, sweet, juicy and melt in your mouth flavour. The pears are ripe around March. Deciduous.

Pear and Nashi Information Page

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3.5m x 3m

Pear Concorde QuA

Expected Stock Height: 80/90 cm ?

New stock expected Middle of July, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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