pear 'Onward'
pear 'Onward'
A strong, hardy tree with green, oval leaves, this tree has heavily scented white flowers in spring, which are a huge attraction for bees and other pollinating insects. 'Onward' tastes a little like an early Comice - buttery and sweet, with a fresh crunch. This tree bears good, regular crops in a short fruiting season of September to early October.
Pollination information: This pear requires a pollinating partner from another variety of pear nearby. Ideally this should come from the same pollination group 4, however it is possible to use one from group 3 as well. Please note that it is not suitable for pollination purposes with the variety 'Doyenne du Comice'.
Pollination information: This pear requires a pollinating partner from another variety of pear nearby. Ideally this should come from the same pollination group 4, however it is possible to use one from group 3 as well. Please note that it is not suitable for pollination purposes with the variety 'Doyenne du Comice'.
How to care for pear Onward:
When planting your pear tree, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up.
In exposed positions, stake firmly and keep the base weed-free. Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support growth and fruiting and provide regular watering during hot, dry spells.
The main winter prune, avoiding frosty conditions, involves removing dead, dying, and diseased wood to create an open crown. Additionally, reduce leaders and laterals by a third to establish an airy structure without crisscrossing branches. In August, summer prune by shortening side shoots longer than 20cm (8”) back to three leaves, promoting fruit ripening and encouraging more fruit buds. Always ensure that the growth you trim feels firm to the touch. Pears naturally shed a small quantity of the developing fruits in mid summer. After this has occurred, thin out the remaining pears, leaving one pear per cluster.
Please note: The decorative pot shown is not included and is for presentation purposes only. Our trees are supplied in standard nursery pots, and the images showing young trees in pots are intended to give an idea of our larger plant’s height and form on arrival. We do offer a wide range of decorative pots separately if you’d like to recreate the look, although for long-term success, trees are best planted in the ground.
Please refer to our rootstock guide above for further assistance when selecting a fruit tree that would be suitable for growing in a large (at least 50cm or 20in Ø) pot, filled with a loam-based (John Innes) compost.
In exposed positions, stake firmly and keep the base weed-free. Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support growth and fruiting and provide regular watering during hot, dry spells.
The main winter prune, avoiding frosty conditions, involves removing dead, dying, and diseased wood to create an open crown. Additionally, reduce leaders and laterals by a third to establish an airy structure without crisscrossing branches. In August, summer prune by shortening side shoots longer than 20cm (8”) back to three leaves, promoting fruit ripening and encouraging more fruit buds. Always ensure that the growth you trim feels firm to the touch. Pears naturally shed a small quantity of the developing fruits in mid summer. After this has occurred, thin out the remaining pears, leaving one pear per cluster.
Please note: The decorative pot shown is not included and is for presentation purposes only. Our trees are supplied in standard nursery pots, and the images showing young trees in pots are intended to give an idea of our larger plant’s height and form on arrival. We do offer a wide range of decorative pots separately if you’d like to recreate the look, although for long-term success, trees are best planted in the ground.
Please refer to our rootstock guide above for further assistance when selecting a fruit tree that would be suitable for growing in a large (at least 50cm or 20in Ø) pot, filled with a loam-based (John Innes) compost.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
4m
Eventual spread:
4m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
9 litre pot | QA root stock | 1.8 - 2m
£49.99
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12 litre pot | QA root stock | 1m
£149.99
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bare root | QA root stock | 1.2m
£34.99
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