Pear (Organic Grown) - Pyrus communis Rote Williams - 5ltr

Pear 'Rote Williams' (Red Williams, Pyrus communis)

Overview

‘Rote Williams’ is a red-skinned sport of the classic ‘Williams’ (Bartlett) pear. It shares the same rich, aromatic flavour and juicy flesh but with an attractive red flush on the skin.

Key Features

• Aromatic, juicy dessert pear
• Attractive red-flushed fruits for visual appeal
• Good eater fresh and for desserts
• Performs well in sheltered Irish gardens

How to Plant

Plant in Moist, fertile, well-drained soil. in a position with Full sun in a warm, sheltered position.. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Care Tips

• Prune in winter to maintain a balanced, well-lit canopy.
• Ensure cross-pollination with another suitable pear variety.
• Thin fruit in heavy cropping years to improve size and reduce branch strain.

Size & Growth Timeline

Reaches about 3–4m tall and 2.5–3m wide in 5–7 years.

Harvest

Usually picked in early autumn and ripened indoors until the flesh yields gently to pressure.

Perfect For…

• Fresh eating and fruit platters
• Gardeners wanting decorative as well as tasty pears
• Inclusion in small mixed orchards