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Williams' Bon Chretien Options Explained
Quince A 2 Year Half Standard Grows to 3.5m: 150-180cm tall, 12-15L pot. 2-3 years old, all essential pruning completed.
Quince A Grows to 3.5m: 9-12L pot, 150-180cm at delivery, 2-3 years old, all essential pruning completed.
Quince C/Eline (cordon) Grows to 2.5m: 150-180cm tall, 12-15L pot. Suitable for pots and patios. Minimal side branching for quick fruit production and small garden footprint. 2-3 years old, all essential pruning completed,
Williams' Bon Chretien Pear Tree
An old English pear variety, first introduced in the 18th Century, Williams' Bon Chretien (Pyrus 'Williams' Bon Chretien') is an extremely good pear. The pears are medium to large in size and an appealing pale green colour turning later to an attractive golden yellow colour. Very juicy and sweet and with regular, good crops, Williams' Bon Cretien is a good choice of pear.
Month of Picking: October
Type of Pear: Eating
Self-fertile/Not self-fertile: This pear is not self-fertile so it is necessary to have another pear for pollination
This pear is in flowering period is C3.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. Corners of houses and fences can also suffer leaching issues so we advise against it.
Choosing the type of Pear tree rootstock:
Those in the horticultural business love their technical lingo, so here is something to help you decipher Gobbeldy Gook from the Green Fingered Brigade. Each rootstock description is made up of several terms from one or more of the following:
Generic : A standard or new rootstock growing 3-4m on average. 5-9L pot, 2-3 years old.
Cordon : Columnar shape and short branches. Ideal for space saving and quick fruiting (possibly first year)
Quince C : Will reach approx. 2.5 metres. Fruits quicker than Quince A
Quince Eline : Almost identical to Quince C but but has superior cold hardiness.
Quince A : Will reach approx. 3.5 metres. Fruits quicker than Kirchensellar and is supplied at 120-180cm tall.
Quince A + : Will reach approx. 3.5 metres but is supplied at 180-240cm tall.
Kirchensaller: Will reach approx. 6.0+ metres.
Half Standard: Trunk clear of branches for around 1 metre and is traditional tree shaped. Good for gardens e.g. easy mowing and companion planting underneath.
Straight Lead: Much more of a clear trunk than a Half Standard, usually around 2.0 + metres.
Bush : Pruned so that branches start around 45cm from the ground.
Maiden : 1-2 years old and unpruned, ideal for shaping into Fan, Espalier etc
Family Pear Tree. Three different varieties of pear on one tree that pollinate each other. Click the link to see current Family Pear Trees in stock.
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