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Pear Beurré Alexandre Lucas
Pear Beurré Alexandre Lucas

Pear Beurré Alexandre Lucas

SKU: PL30006186
bare root | QA root stock | 1.2m
£34.99
Available to order from autumn
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Overview

Raised in France in 1780, this reliable dessert pear is still sought-after today for its succulent, autumn fruits - and ability to store well. Relatively small in size, these have a red-flushed green skin (which takes on a yellowish hue as they ripen), and a sweet, buttery flesh that seems to melt in the mouth. The spring flowers, which are rich in pollen and nectar, areal so note worthy, as they put on a beautiful show while helping to sustain the pollinators.Pollination information: Though partially self-fertile, this pear will produce a bigger crop if planted with another variety of pear. Ideally this should come from the same pollination group 2, however it is possible Touse one from group 3 as well.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: April
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

Care guide

When planting your pear tree, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporatin gplenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled intemporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. In exposed positions, stake firmly and keep the base weed-free. Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support growth and fruiting and provide regular watering during hot, dry spells. The main winter prune, avoiding frosty conditions, involves removing dead, dying, and diseased wood to create an open crown. Additionally, reduce leaders and laterals by a third to establish an airy structure without crisscrossing branches. In August, summer prune by shortening side shoots longer than 20cm (8”) back to three leaves, promoting fruit ripening and encouraging more fruit buds. Always ensure that the growth you trim feels firm to the touch. Pears naturally shed a small quantity of the developing fruits in mid summer. After this has occurred, thin out the remaining pears, leaving one pear per cluster.

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