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Row of medium-size Pyrus communis Gieser Wildeman Pear trees at Barcham Trees nursery -
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Pyrus communis Gieser Wildeman
About this product
Bred by Mr. Wildeman at Gorinchem in the first half of the 18th century and marketed around 1850, Pyrus communis Gieser Wildeman is a weakly growing pear tree with a stocky, semi-open crown. This European cooking pear variety features vibrant grey-green foliage in summer and beautiful white flowers in spring.
The tree produces small, wide pears in late summer with brownish-yellow skin and pale yellow-orange flesh, perfect for stewing. While the pears are ready for picking from mid-September to early October, they are unsuitable for direct consumption and are best enjoyed in crumbles and other cooked dishes.
This self-pollinating variety benefits from cross-pollination and thrives in free-draining, moisture-retentive soils. We recommend maintaining a one-meter mulch ring around the base to promote larger fruit size to limit grass and weed competition.
Mature height: 5-8m