Pear ‘Red William’ is a wonderful red version of one of the world’s most popular pear varieties. This red ‘clone’ is just as sweet as the original William’s pear, but with the added appeal of red skin and being slightly smaller than Pear ‘Williams Bon Chretien’.Pear and Quince rootstocks: Quince C/Quince Eline/Quince Adams-Dwarf to 2.5-3m (8-10′) mature height.Quince A-Semi-vigorous, growing to a mature height of 3 m (10′) to 4 m (13′).This variety is semi-self-fertile. It is best grown with another variety for the heaviest crops. If you only have room for one tree, make sure a neighbor has a tree nearby that can serve as a suitable pollinator. Pollination Group 3Once planted, the estimated time to harvest the first crop is two years.The best yield is estimated to be 5 years.
Growing Information
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.
