The Conference Pear is reliable under less than perfect conditions. It is self-fertile but a nearby pollination partner will ensure a better crop. The fruits are long and narrow with juicy but firm flesh. Flavour is satisfactory but not outstanding.It is a dessert pear.

Pot size 18cm. Height 90cm approximately

Growing tips:

• The ideal position for a pear tree is a sunny, sheltered site, well away from any frost pockets. Avoid poorly drained or shallow soils.

• Prune them in Winter just after flowering

• Growing your own fruit is educational, therapeutic, fun and also environmentally friendly, You won’t have to carry bags from the supermarket and there is no cost on mileage. They look great on the garden patio and also on balconies.

• Susceptible to scab and wind damage.

• Good for growing in North

• Produces medium sized Fruit

• Skin is Olive Green

• Pick in late September, October/November period of use.

• It is also one of the few pear varieties to be reliably self-fertile in most situations, so you don't usually need another pollinator nearby. Furthermore it is a good pollinator for many other pears.

Strengths:

• Educational and fun for children and adults

• Costs you less money

• They look lovely on your garden patio and on the balcony

• They taste and smell nice

• Very therapeutic and it is great to grow your own fruit