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Pyrus communis 'Williams Bon Chretien'

Pyrus communis 'Williams Bon Chretien'

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PearFruit, DeciduousFamily: Roseaceae

Height: 9mSpread: 8m
Hardy

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Home-grown pears are far superior in flavour to anything you can buy in the shops. What's more, a much greater variety of cultivars is available if you grow your own.

Pear trees are easy to grow and are available grafted on to a range of rootstocks, making them perfect for growing in any size of garden – some can even be grown in containers. There are plenty of cultivars to choose from, which typically fall into two categories: dessert (for eating) and cooking.

Pyrus communis 'Williams bon Chretien' is one of the oldest English varieties of dessert pear, bearing heavy crops of large, golden yellow, juicy fruit, from mid- to late autumn. It is in Pollination Group 3, and should be grown in conjunction with a pollination partner, for a more reliable crop.

Pear trees blossom extremely early in spring, so for best results grow them against a south-facing wall or fence, where they will be protected from frost. Mulch annually and water in dry spells. As with most pears, pick the fruit when still firm and allow it to ripen indoors.

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Pyrus ‘Williams bon chretien’ and wildlife

Pyrus ‘Williams bon chretien’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat, has seeds for birds and makes a good wildlife hedge.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Pyrus ‘Williams bon chretien’ poisonous?

Pyrus ‘Williams bon chretien’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People