Pyrus c. 'Clapp's Favourite' - 7L pot/2 yr bush

Description
The Common pear 'Williams Christ' (Pyrus communis) produces yellow, medium-firm and juicy fruits. They have a sweet flavour. Loose, loamy soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from mid-August. Its white flowers are a beautiful sight. With its conical, upright and branched growth, the Common pear 'Williams Christ' grows to around 5 metres high and 4 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pyrus communis 'Bartlett Pear', Pyrus communis 'Williams bon chrétien', Pyrus communis 'Williams'.

Bulletpoints
* sweet in 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, wind-resistant, salt air-tolerant

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

Bark
Furrowed bark.

Spread
Europe to West Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Common pear 'Williams Christ' 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 'Williams Christ' 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 'Williams Christ' forms white flowers arranged in umbels from April.

Fruit
Pyrus communis 'Williams Christ' forms yellow fruits.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases must be considered for Pyrus communis 'Williams Christ': - Scab: healthy variety - Fruit maggot: sensitive variety - Fire blight: limited health - Pear leaf sucker: limited health.

Use
Bee pasture, fresh consumption, juice, dessert

Root
Pyrus communis 'Williams Christ' is a deep-rooting plant.