Pyrus c. 'Charneux' - C5 - BUSH

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

Bulletpoints
* sweet, spicy flavour * the flowers are heavily 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
Attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Furrowed bark.

Growth habit
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 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 'Köstliche von Charneux' forms white flowers arranged in umbels from April.

fruit
The yellow-green, large fruits have a sweet, spicy flavour. The yellow-white flesh of these oval stone fruits is fine. Ripen from September, ready to eat from October. The harvest can be stored until February.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases must be considered for Pyrus communis 'Köstliche von Charneux': - Pear leaf rust: sensitive variety - Pear leaf sucker: sensitive variety.

Use
Bee pasture, fresh consumption, juice, dessert

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