Pyrus c. 'Comtesse de Paris' - U-SHAPE BR

Description
The Common pear 'Gräfin von Paris' (Pyrus communis) produces yellow-green, large, medium-firm fruits. They are elongated and have a sweet, aromatic, 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 and upright growth, the Common pear 'Gräfin von Paris' grows to around 4 metres high and 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pyrus domestica, Pyrus communis 'Comtesse de Paris'.

Bulletpoints
* sweet, aromatic, spicy flavour * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, heat-loving, sensitive to late frost, can be partially planted over, stem protection recommended

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

Bark
Furrowed bark.

Spread
Europe to West Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Common pear 'Gräfin von Paris' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped, upright.

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

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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

Soil
Pyrus communis 'Gräfin von Paris' 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).

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.

Fruiting varieties
This plant is not self-fertile and needs support to produce fruit. The following plants are recommended as good pollinators: - Pyrus communis 'Clapp's favourite' - Pyrus communis 'Gellerts Butterbirne' - Pyrus communis 'Williams Christ'.

Flower
Pyrus communis 'Gräfin von Paris' forms white flowers arranged in umbels from April.

Fruit
Pyrus communis 'Gräfin von Paris' forms yellow-green, elongated fruits.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases must be considered for Pyrus communis 'Gräfin von Paris': - Scab: healthy variety - Fire blight: healthy variety.

Use
Bee pasture, fresh consumption, juice, dessert

Root
Pyrus communis 'Gräfin von Paris' is a deep-rooting plant.