Pyrus c. 'Charneux' - 1/2 STEM, GIRTH 16-18 CM C35

Description
The Common pear 'Köstliche von Charneux' (Pyrus communis) produces yellow-green, large, fine fruits. They are oval and have a sweet, spicy flavour. Loose, loamy soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from September. Its white flowers are a beautiful sight. With its conical, upright and branched growth, the Common pear 'Köstliche von Charneux' grows to around 5 metres high and 3.5 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pyrus domestica, Pyrus communis 'Charneux'.

Bulletpoints
* sweet, spicy flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * resistant to 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 'Köstliche von Charneux' are medium green, ovate, glossy, alternate. They are about 4 - 8 cm in size. Common pear 'Köstliche von Charneux' is bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Furrowed bark.

Spread
Europe to western Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Common pear 'Köstliche von Charneux' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped, upright, branched.

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 'Köstliche von Charneux' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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 'Köstliche von Charneux' forms white flowers arranged in corymbs from April.

Fruit
Pyrus communis 'Köstliche von Charneux' forms yellow-green, oval fruits.

Disease resistance
The following diseases must be observed with Pyrus communis 'Köstliche von Charneux': - Pear leaf rust: susceptible variety - Pear leaf sucker: susceptible variety.

Use
Bee pasture, fresh consumption, juice, dessert

Root
Pyrus communis 'Köstliche von Charneux' is a deep-rooting plant.