Pyrus c. 'Beurr? Hardy' - 1/2 STEM, GIRTH 12-14 CM C25

Description
The Common pear 'Gellerts Butterbirne' (Pyrus communis) produces yellow, large, buttery soft and juicy fruits. They are blunt cone-shaped and have a spicy flavour. Loose, loamy soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create ideal conditions for a high-yield harvest from September. Its white flowers are a beautiful sight. With its conical, bushy and upright growth, the Common pear 'Gellerts Butterbirne' grows to around 5 metres high and 3.5 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pyrus domestica, Pyrus communis 'Beurré Hardy', Pyrus communis 'Direktor Hardy'.

Bulletpoints
* Spicy flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * tolerant of urban climates, heat-loving, sensitive to late frost, can be partially planted over, stem protection recommended, salt air-tolerant, wind-resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common pear 'Gellerts Butterbirne' are medium green, ovate, glossy, alternate. They are about 4 - 8 cm in size. Common pear 'Gellerts Butterbirne' is bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Furrowed bark.

Spread
Europe to West Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Common pear 'Gellerts Butterbirne' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped, bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from January to February, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Pyrus communis 'Gellerts Butterbirne' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from January to February.

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Flower
Pyrus communis 'Gellerts Butterbirne' forms white flowers arranged in umbels from April.

Fruit
Pyrus communis 'Gellerts Butterbirne' forms yellow, blunt cone-shaped fruits.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases should be considered for Pyrus communis 'Gellerts Butterbirne': - Leaf scald: sensitive variety.

Use
Bee pasture, fresh consumption, juice, dessert

Root
Pyrus communis 'Gellerts Butterbirne' is a deep-rooting plant.