Pyrus communis 'Jargonelle' (D)
pear 'Jargonelle'
'Jargonelle' is one of the oldest pears in cultivation; it is long-lived and hardy. The medium-sized fruit are tender and juicy, with yellow-green skin with a reddish flush and some russetting. It is in pollination group 3 and crops in August
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | White | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | Green Yellow | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
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)
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