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: September
Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.
Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.
Growing Information
Plant bareroots at the earliest opportunity following delivery. If conditions prevent immediate planting, heel into a temporary trench.
Plant pear trees in any well drained soil in a sheltered sunny position. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole and drive the stake into the ground to support the tree. Staking after planting may result in damage to the root ball. Plant fruit trees at their original soil level and firm them into the ground. Fasten the tree to the stake using a tree tie, and water well. Pears will produce the best crops when planted near to another pear tree to increase pollination.
