Pyrus communis 'Jargonelle' (D)

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Cultivation

Best grown as a free-standing bush or tree. Prefers a deep, fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral soil in a sheltered, sunny position, but also suitable for colder areas. Will not thrive on very acid soils, shallow chalk soils or with shade for more than half the day. Thin fruit as required in late spring or early summer to improve size and quality

Propagation

Propagate by grafting or budding onto a clonal rootstock for fruit. Fruit grown from pips will not resemble the parent

Suggested planting locations and garden types

• Cottage and informal garden
• City and courtyard gardens
• Wildlife gardens
• Edible fruit
• Wall side borders

Pruning

Regular winter pruning required; a partial tip-bearer. Further pruning advice: pruning new pear trees, winter pear pruning, renovating pear trees

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, codling moth, pear blister mite, pear midge and pear and cherry slugworm

Diseases

May be susceptible to blossom wilt, brown rot, fireblight, pear scab, European pear rust and honey fungus (rarely)