Pyrus communis 'Rote Williams'

Pyrus communis 'Rote Williams'

5L Pot

Plant Highlights: Sweet, juicy red-skinned dessert pears • Beautiful white spring blossom • Organically grown • Ideal for orchards and productive gardens • Attractive deciduous fruit tree

Overview

Pyrus communis 'Rote Williams', also known as 'Williams Rouge' or Red Williams, is a classic dessert pear producing attractive red-flushed fruit with sweet, aromatic, melting flesh. A naturally occurring red-skinned selection of the well-known Williams pear, it combines excellent eating quality with ornamental appeal.

Supplied as an organically grown tree in a 5L pot, this deciduous fruit tree provides seasonal interest throughout the year. Clouds of white blossom appear in spring before developing into pears that are typically ready for harvest from late summer into early autumn. It forms an upright, moderately vigorous tree, typically reaching around 3–5m in height and spread, depending on the rootstock used and how it is trained.

Why We Love It

• Produces sweet, aromatic red-skinned dessert pears.
• White spring blossom provides outstanding seasonal interest.
• Organically grown for natural fruit production.
• Attractive combination of ornamental beauty and edible harvest.
• Blossom attracts bees and other pollinating insects.

Plant Details

Ultimate size depends on the rootstock used.

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in a sunny, sheltered position with good air circulation. Full sun encourages the best blossom, fruit quality and reliable ripening.

Watering

Water regularly during the establishment period and during prolonged dry spells, particularly for younger or container-grown trees. Maintain even soil moisture while avoiding prolonged waterlogging.

Soil

Grow in deep, fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Mulch annually around the base to conserve moisture, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.

Hardiness and Winter Care

Fully hardy throughout Ireland and the UK (RHS H6). Young trees benefit from protection against severe frost and strong winter winds during establishment. Ensure good drainage during winter to maintain healthy roots.

Pruning

Prune during the dormant season to develop and maintain the desired tree shape. Remove dead, damaged and overcrowded branches to encourage an open, healthy canopy and consistent fruit production.

Perfect For

• Home orchards.
• Kitchen gardens.
• Productive family gardens.
• Sunny borders.
• Edible landscapes.

Good to Know

'Rote Williams' is partially self-fertile, but planting it alongside a compatible pear variety from Pollination Group 3 will improve pollination and usually result in heavier crops. Pears are best picked when mature but still firm, then ripened indoors to develop their full flavour and texture.

Product Information

• Supplied in a 5L nursery pot.
• Organically grown deciduous fruit tree.
• Produces sweet, aromatic red-skinned dessert pears.
• White blossom in spring with fruit harvested from late summer into early autumn.
• Best grown in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil.
• Decorative pots and containers shown, if any, are not included.