Pyrus c. 'Concorde' - 1/2 STAM, OMTREK 8-10 CM C35

Description
The Common pear 'Concorde'(s) (Pyrus communis) produces yellow-green, medium-sized, juicy and crunchy fruits. They are elongated and have a sweet, mild 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 'Concorde'(s) grows to around 3.5 m high and 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pyrus domestica.

Bulletpoints
* sweet, mild flavour * the flowers 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 'Concorde'(s) are medium green, ovate, glossy, alternate. They are about 4 - 8 cm in size. Common pear 'Concorde'(s) is bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Furrowed bark.

Spread
Europe to West Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Common pear 'Concorde'(s) 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 'Concorde'(s) 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.

Flower
Pyrus communis 'Concorde'(s) forms white flowers arranged in umbels from April.

Fruit
Pyrus communis 'Concorde'(s) forms yellow-green, elongated fruits.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases should be noted with Pyrus communis 'Concorde'(s): - Pear leaf rust: susceptible variety - Pear leaf sucker: susceptible variety.

Use
Bee pasture, fresh consumption, juice, dessert

Root
Pyrus communis 'Concorde'(s) is a deep-rooting plant.