Conference Pear

Pyrus communis Conference, also known as the Conference Pear, is a popular edible fruiting pear that was first introduced in 1885 and won the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 2002.

The Conference Pear is quite early to flower, producing a display of single white flowers just before the glossy, green foliage emerges. 

The fruit begins to develop over the summer period, ripening to a sweet and juicy green and golden colour by the time they are ready to pick in from October onwards.

At maturity, this tree forms a small, oval-shaped tree. 

It is a fairly tough performer, coping with a variety of soil conditions, including clay.

Pyrus communis Conference is self-fertile; meaning that a fertilisation partner is not essential, however fruiting will be improved if a compatible partner is nearby. 

Pyrus Doyenne du Comice is a pollination partner of this pear, which is also stocked by Barcham Trees.

If you live in an area prone to rabbits or deer, then we recommend rabbit guards for these trees.

Mature Height: 3-7m

Common names

Conference Pear

Height of tree

3-7m

Soil type

Well drained, Clay, Will tolerate most soil types

Shape

Oval

Blossom Colour

White

Foliage Colour

Green

Fruit and Nut

Pear

Information Flags

Good for bees

Looks good in

Autumn, Spring

Location

Garden, Parkland

Genus

Pyrus