Pyrus communis Gieser Wildeman
Gieser-Wildeman pear
Bred by Mr Wildeman from the Netherlands around 1850, this European variety of cooking pear is one of the most popular
Available variants and pricing
Pyrus communis Gieser Wildeman
Height: 10-12cm
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Pyrus communis Gieser Wildeman
Height: 12-14cm
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Pyrus communis Gieser Wildeman
Height: 14-16cm
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8-10cm
Height: 8-10cm
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Description
Bred by Mr Wildeman from the Netherlands around 1850, this European variety of cooking pear is one of the most popular.
Showy white flowers appear in May followed by green foliage and then fruits. leaves turn yellow in autum before falling.
The fruit which first appear in July are ready for harvesting in September/October. The small hard green/brown pears are ideal for poaching and stewing and once boiled the flesh turns a reddish purple in colour.
This self pollinating pear can be susceptible to fireblight.
Mature height: 7-12m
Mature spread: 4-6m
Specifications
Common names
Gieser-Wildeman pear
Mature size
Medium
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf
Soil type
Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Pyramidal
Tree features
Autumn Colour, Flowers, Fruit, Good for bees
Growth rate
Moderate
Tree uses
Garden
Seasons of interest
Autumn Interest, Summer Interest