{"product_id":"pear-conference-half-standard-root-ball-12-14cm-girth","title":"Pear Conference Half Standard 12\/14cm Girth","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"619\"\u003ePyrus communis ‘Conference’ – Hardy, Self-Fertile Dessert Pear (12\/14cm Girth Standard Tree)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"652\"\u003ePyrus communis ‘Conference’\u003c\/em\u003e is the UK’s most popular pear tree, celebrated for its reliability, heavy crops, and sweet, juicy fruit. This \u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e12\/14cm girth standard form\u003c\/strong\u003e makes a handsome addition to gardens, orchards, or landscape plantings, combining ornamental spring blossom with a generous autumn harvest. 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fruits attract birds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2219\"\u003eSun\/Position\u003c\/strong\u003e: Best in full sun for optimal flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil is ideal; avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully hardy throughout the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prune in winter to maintain open shape and remove crossing branches. Feed in spring and mulch annually to retain moisture. Thin fruits in early summer for larger, better-quality pears.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2849\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2647\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: September to October.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Eat fresh, poach, or bake – ‘Conference’ pears hold shape beautifully in desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2849\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2849\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keeps well when picked slightly under-ripe and ripened indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2880\"\u003eLooks Great With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2936\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003eApple trees\u003c\/strong\u003e – For a traditional orchard mix.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2959\"\u003eFlowering shrubs\u003c\/strong\u003e – Combine with Viburnum or Cornus for seasonal colour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3035\"\u003eSpring bulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e – Plant Daffodils or Crocus beneath for early interest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3117\"\u003eGrasses and herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e – Underplant with Thyme or Chamomile for a soft, natural look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3187\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3456\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003ePyrus communis ‘Conference’\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic, self-fertile pear tree that delivers both beauty and bounty. 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