Pyrus Communis Williams | Pear 'Williams' Bon Chrétien' - 100-120cm, 7lt

Pyrus Communis ‘Williams’ is a medium sized, deciduous tree with wide crown, simple, ovate, green leaves, lovely, white flowers blooming in April, and light green or yellow pears, ready for harvesting in early summer. The flesh is sweet, juicy, and aromatic. It softens very fast, therefore not suitable for storing and best tasting freshly picked form the tree. Pyrus Communis ‘Williams’ can adapt to a wide range of soils, except waterlogged and rocky, but prefers fertile, moderately moist, neutral, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun. It is very resistant to frost, but as an early bloomer, late frosts may damage the flower buds. Somewhat resistant to wind. Partially self-fertile, but crops best with a pollinator nearby. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. May require pruning and fruit thinning. Pear 'Williams' is one of the oldest English varieties of dessert pear. It bears heavy crops of tasty, juicy fruit, perfect for eating fresh, great for juicing, drying and cooking.