Pear 'Merton Pride'

Widely regarded by connoisseurs as one of the best-tasting pears ever raised in the UK. 'Merton Pride' is a triploid variety, meaning it is vigorous and requires two different pollination partners from the same group to produce fruit. The pears are large, with a smooth, golden-green skin and a faint flush. The flesh is exceptionally juicy, buttery, and melt-in-the-mouth, with a very refined flavour. The tree has a spreading habit and produces large, attractive white flowers in spring. Because of its triploid nature, it is a robust grower once established. The fruit is typically ready to harvest in mid-September. It requires a warm, sunny, sheltered spot to perform at its best, as the fruit quality can suffer in very cold or exposed sites. For the home gardener with enough space for multiple trees, this pear is a superlative choice for the dessert table.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Fertile, moisture-retentive loam.

Hardiness: H4 — down to −10°C.

Flowering: Apr.