Description
Pear ‘Petite Poire’
Pear ‘Petite Poire’ bears small bite-size pears on a naturally dwarf tree that is perfect for growing in containers or small gardens. Despite its small proportions, Pear ‘Petite Poire’ delivers heavy crops ready for harvesting in September. The small fruits are a lovely golden yellow, very sweet and juicy, and have tiny, edible cores. These richly flavoured pears are great for lunchboxes, snacking or poaching. This disease-resistant, easy-to-grow variety is brilliant for limited spaces such as balcony gardens, offering generous crops in a small package. Maximum height and spread: 1.8-2.4m (6-8ft) in 10 years.Rootstock: Quince A Pollination: Group 3. Partially self-fertile. The heaviest crops are set if planted with a suitable pollination partner. Season: SeptemberEstimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.
Pear ‘Petite Poire’
