Pear 'Conference' (Self-Fertile Sport) 'Conference (Self-Fertile)'

While 'Conference' is generally known, certain self-fertile selections are the backbone of UK pear growing. This cultivar is renowned for its reliability and its ability to produce 'parthenocarpic' (seedless) fruit even if the blossoms are damaged by frost. The pears are long and narrow with a distinctively russeted skin. The flesh is sweet, juicy, and has a pleasant, melting texture if ripened indoors after picking. It is a hardy tree that handles the British climate better than almost any other pear. It has a relatively upright habit and can be grown as a bush, cordon, or fan. It flowers in mid-spring with clusters of white blossoms. Though self-fertile, it will crop even more heavily with a partner. Ideally suited for gardens across the UK, it is highly resistant to many common pests and diseases.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil.

Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.

Flowering: Apr.