Pyrus c. 'Williams Bon Chr?tien' - U-SHAPE C25

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

Bulletpoints
* sweet in flavour * the flowers are highly 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 'Williams Christ' is a conical, upright and branched small tree that can reach a height of 3 - 5 m and a width of 2 - 4 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 '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
The yellow fruits have a sweet flavour. The yellow-white flesh is medium firm and juicy. Ripening time from mid-August, ready to eat from mid-August. The harvest can be stored until October.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases should be considered Pyrus communis 'Williams Christ': - Scab: healthy variety - Fruit maggot: susceptible 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.