Pear Williams Bon Chretien 1 x Bare Root

Early-cropping, British-bred variety Produces large, golden-yellow pears Sweet, juicy flavour ideal for eating or preserving Partially self-fertile; excellent pollinator for other pears Pear ‘Williams Bon Chrétien’, better known simply as ‘Williams’, is a much-loved early variety producing generous crops of golden-yellow fruits with an exceptionally sweet and juicy flavour. Delicious eaten fresh, the fruits are also ideal for poaching, preserving, or baking, making this a truly versatile garden pear. This reliable and partially self-fertile variety performs well in most UK gardens and can also help pollinate nearby pears for heavier yields. Expect fruit from mid to late September, with blossom appearing early in spring to attract pollinators. Rootstock: Quince A Flowering Group: FG5 Height at maturity: 2.5-3.5m Years to fruit: 2–4 from planting Age at despatch: 2 years Supplied as a bare-root specimen