Pyrus communis ‘Conference’ – Double U Frame Pear Tree
The ‘Conference’ pear is a much-loved heritage variety, renowned for its reliability, abundant crops, and delicious flavour. Here, it’s beautifully trained into a double U frame, creating a living piece of garden architecture that is as decorative as it is productive.
In early to mid-spring, clouds of soft white blossom appear along the elegantly trained branches, attracting pollinators and signalling the start of the fruiting season. By late summer into early autumn, these give way to clusters of long, golden-green pears with russeted skins and a wonderfully sweet, aromatic flesh. Perfect for eating fresh from the tree, they also store well and can be poached or baked for indulgent autumn desserts.
The double U frame shape not only maximises fruit production in a small space, but also adds a formal, ornamental element to the garden. Ideal for positioning against a sunny wall or sturdy fence, it’s equally at home in kitchen gardens, courtyards, or as a striking feature in an ornamental border.
Why Grow Pyrus ‘Conference’ in a Double U Frame?
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Reliable Cropping – One of the UK’s best and most consistent pear varieties.
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Exceptional Flavour – Sweet, melting flesh with a subtle perfume.
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Space-Saving Design – Double U frame is perfect for small gardens or narrow beds.
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Seasonal Beauty – Spring blossom, summer foliage, and autumn harvest.
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Versatile Fruit – Delicious fresh, baked, or preserved.
Planting & Care Guide
Position: Full sun in a sheltered spot to aid ripening.
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging.
Watering: Water well in the first growing season; keep evenly moist in dry spells.
Feeding: Apply a balanced fruit fertiliser in early spring.
Pruning: Light annual pruning in late summer to maintain shape and encourage fruiting spurs.
Design & Planting Ideas
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Train against a south-facing wall for warmth and early ripening.
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Combine with espalier apples for a decorative and productive fruit border.
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Use as a focal point in potager or formal garden layouts.
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Underplant with herbs such as thyme or chives to attract pollinators and deter pests.
Pyrus communis ‘Conference’ in a double U frame is the perfect marriage of beauty and utility – a sculptural form that delivers both ornamental impact and generous harvests of one of Britain’s favourite pears.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
