Pear ‘Conference’ – Popular Dessert Pear
Pear ‘Conference’ is one of the most widely grown dessert pear varieties, valued for its long, tapering fruits with green skin that ripens to yellow, and its sweet, juicy, fine-textured flesh. Cropping reliably in autumn, the fruit is ideal for eating fresh, and can also be used for light cooking.
In spring, the tree produces masses of white blossom, providing ornamental value and supporting pollinators. A hardy and dependable variety, ‘Conference’ is partially self-fertile and well suited to gardens, orchards, and trained forms such as espaliers and cordons.
Why Grow Pear ‘Conference’?
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Excellent Dessert Pear – Sweet and juicy flesh
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Reliable Cropping – Heavy yields in autumn
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Partially Self-Fertile – Good for smaller gardens
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Spring Blossom – Decorative and pollinator friendly
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Versatile Growth – Suitable for trained forms
Height and Spread
Final size depends on rootstock and training, typically 3–4m high with a spread of 3m when grown as a bush tree.
Growing Conditions
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Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
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Aspect: Full sun in a sheltered position
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Watering: Water regularly while establishing
Maintenance
Prune in winter to maintain shape and encourage fruiting. Thin fruit where crops are heavy to improve fruit size and quality.
Conclusion
Pear ‘Conference’ is a classic, dependable dessert pear offering excellent flavour, heavy cropping, and attractive spring blossom—an ideal choice for productive garden planting.
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.
