Pyrus c. 'Gellerts Butterbirne' - 1/2 STEM GIRTH 14-16 CM C35

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pyrus domestica, Pyrus communis 'Beurré Hardy', Pyrus communis 'Direktor Hardy'.

Bulletpoints
* spicy flavour * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * tolerates urban climates, likes warmth, sensitive to late frost

Leaves
Attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Common pear 'Gellerts Butterbirne' is a conical, bushy and upright growing small tree that can reach a height of 3 - 5 m and a width of 2.5 - 3.5 m.

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 'Gellerts Butterbirne' 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 'Gellerts Butterbirne' forms white flowers arranged in umbels from April.

fruit
The yellow, large fruits have a spicy flavour. The yellow-white flesh of these blunt cone-shaped drupes is soft and juicy. Ripen from September, ready to eat from October. The harvest can be stored until November.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases must be considered for Pyrus communis 'Gellerts Butterbirne': - Leaf scald: sensitive variety.

Use
Bee pasture, fresh consumption, juice, dessert

Root
Pyrus communis 'Gellerts Butterbirne' is a deep-rooting plant.