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This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects.
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Other common names pear 'Onward'
Family Rosaceae
Genus Pyrus are deciduous trees or shrubs with oval leaves and scented white flowers in spring, followed by green or brown fruits, edible in some species
Details
'Onward' has a sweet, rich, buttery flesh, somewhat like an early Comice. Good, regular crops with a short fruiting season of September to early October. Pollination group 4
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Columnar/Upright
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H6
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing or West-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Loam
Clay
Sand
MoistureWell-drained, Moist but well-drained
SoilLoam, Clay, Sand
pHNeutral
Ultimate height 4-8 metres
Ultimate spread 4-8 metres
Time to ultimate height 5-10 years
Cultivation Suitable for all training forms including cordons and fan-training. Flowers early and so at risk from spring frosts. Plant in a sunny position in moist, but well-drained soil. Needs another cultivar for pollination. Keep a weed free area of 60cm radius around the trunk. Thin fruit if necessary. Not compatible for pollination purposes with 'Doyenne du Comice'
Propagation Propagate by grafting or chip budding onto a clonal rootstock for fruit; quince rootstocks are usually used. The rootstock used will affect plant size
Suggested planting locations and garden types Wall-side Borders
Pruning Regular pruning required; a spur bearer. Prune cordons and other restricted forms in summer and bushes in winter. Further pruning advice: pruning new pear trees, summer pear pruning, winter pear pruning, renovating pear trees, pruning established fans
Pests May be attacked by aphids, caterpillars, codling moth, bullfinches, pear midge, pear blister mite and pear and cherry slugworm
Diseases Prone to pear scab. Can be affected by pear rust, brown rot, blossom wilt and fireblight
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