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Pyrus communis
Seedling pear tree, an ancestor of the modern fruiting pear. Not grafted onto dwarfing quince rootstock like most commercially available pear trees, and therefore can grow to reach 10-15m tall, forming a columnar shape. In a food forest or forest garden situation this means these can be grown as a canopy tree with other fruit trees using the space underneath. Mid spring sees a great show of abundant white blossom which is extremely attractive to pollinators, followed by the fruit in Autumn, which is small (5-12cm long) and edible, but better cooked than raw, and will vary in quality from tree to tree. The tree itself can also be used as a rootstock, with other varieties grafted on top. Tolerates a wide range of soil types, and sun or part shade, as well as wind, and can be usefully used as part of a shelter belt. May be partially self-fertile but for good fruit set more than one tree is required, either another seedling, or named varieties Doyenne de Comice, Conference, Princess, or Winter Nellis may cross-pollinate.
Certified organic plant in PB8, approx 100 – 120cm high.
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
