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Plant details
Pears flower two to four weeks earlier than apples and need slightly warmer conditions. They are very ornamental in flower, their branches often buried under a froth of white blossom. All pears are grafted on rootstocks which affect their size and vigour, and may be trained in a number of different shapes pruning depends on the tree form and vigour of the rootstock, and should be checked in a handbook. 'Durondeau' is an old Belgian variety, which makes a large and fruitful hardy tree. The crop is picked in October for use from November up to Christmas.
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Pyrus
Species: communis
Cultivar: Durondeau
Plant type: Fruit
Flower colour: White
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Flowers, Fruit
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 900cm
Spread: 800cm
Time to plant seeds: September to November
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