Description
A very reliable variety with yellow russet fruit.
Planting a pear tree in Ireland can be a rewarding endeavor, especially with the island’s temperate climate and rich soils. Here’s a guide to help you get started 🌱:
🌳 Choosing the Right Variety
- Climate Consideration: Ireland’s cooler, wetter climate suits hardy varieties like ‘Conference’, ‘Beth’, or ‘Doyenné du Comice’.
- Pollination Needs: Most pear trees need a pollinating partner.
📅 When to Plant
- Bare-root trees: Best planted between November and March while dormant.
- Container-grown trees: Can be planted any time, avoiding frost and extreme heat.
📍 Where to Plant
- Sunlight: Choose a sunny, sheltered spot—ideally south-facing to protect from frost and wind.
- Soil: Pears prefer moist but well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH around 6.5). Avoid waterlogged or chalky ground.
🛠️ How to Plant
- Prepare the site: Dig a hole 3× the size of the root ball. Remove stones and weeds.
- Improve drainage: Add gravel if needed.
- Enrich the soil: Mix compost or well-rotted manure with subsoil.
- Planting depth: Keep the graft union above soil level.
- Stake and support: Support the trunk with a stake for stability.
- Water generously: About 10 litres at planting time.
🌿 Ongoing Care
- Mulch annually with compost or manure.
- Prune in winter for shape and health; summer pruning helps fruit ripen.
- Protect blossom from late frosts using fleece.
- Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first 2–3 years
