Conference Pear Tree Gift
Pyrus communis 'Conference'
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12 Month Warranty This Conference Pear Tree Gift comes with a 12 Month Warranty to make sure your recipient is completely happy.
The Conference Pear Tree is a thoughtful fruit tree gift that brings beauty, flavour and enjoyment back to the garden year after year. With delicate spring blossom and a generous crop of pears to follow, it is a living gift that offers something meaningful in every season.
In spring, the tree becomes covered in soft white blossom that brightens the garden and welcomes bees and other pollinators. Through summer, the fruit begins to swell and ripen among the green leaves, ready to be picked when the season turns. Freshly harvested Conference pears are loved for their sweet, mellow flavour and smooth, juicy flesh.
This is one of the best known pear varieties for home growing, valued for its reliable crops and easy-going nature. The fruit is delicious eaten fresh and also works beautifully in desserts and home baking, making it a rewarding choice for anyone who enjoys growing and using their own produce.
A dependable pear tree for many gardens
The Conference pear tree is a reliable and easy-to-grow variety that suits many garden settings. It is fully hardy in UK conditions and, being self-fertile, does not need a pollination partner to produce fruit. That makes it an especially good choice for smaller gardens and for gift recipients who may only have room for one fruit tree.
With its neat shape, attractive foliage and generous harvests, this pear tree makes a lasting gift for birthdays, celebrations and new chapters in life.
Specifications
- Variety: Conference Pear Tree
- Approximate height on delivery: 95cm
- Supplied in a 7.5 litre pot
- Rootstock: Quince A
- Self-fertile variety
- Fully hardy in UK climates
- Produces heavy crops of dessert pears
- Blossoms in spring
- Pears typically ripen from late summer
- Deciduous tree with no leaves through winter
Care at a glance
- Plant in a sunny, sheltered position
- Suitable for gardens and larger growing spaces
- Water regularly while establishing
- Harvest pears when the fruit is full-sized and beginning to ripen
A gift that keeps giving
Fruit trees are gifts with a lovely sense of continuity. Spring blossom brings beauty and promise, while the fruit that follows offers real pleasure later in the season. The Conference pear tree is a lasting gift that settles into the garden and becomes more rewarding with each passing year.
Sending their Conference Pear Tree Gift
Sending their Conference Pear Tree Gift
A beautifully wrapped gift delivered via tracked courier to any address in Great Britain, with free delivery for Members or from £7.99 Premium (chosen day) or £3.99 Standard.
What they'll receive with their Conference Pear Tree Gift
What they'll receive with their Conference Pear Tree Gift
How their gift arrives
Gift wrapped in
Pot gift wrapped in recycled jute
Shipped in
cardboard box outer (no branding on outside)
Pot size
7.5 litre pot
Choosing the best delivery day for their gift
Our delivery advice
For peace of mind, we suggest selecting a delivery date one day before their special occasion.
Deliveries take place from Tuesday to Saturday, and some locations require two working days, so choosing an earlier date helps ensure their gift arrives relaxed, healthy and ready to enjoy.
You choose the delivery day at checkout and we’ll prepare and deliver their gift with care.
Add an accompanying personal message
Card Details
Add a free personalised message to their gift, printed and included with the order so they know exactly who it’s from.
You can also add a greetings card to make their gift extra special. Your message is printed inside in a handwriting-style font for a thoughtful, personal touch.
Our greetings cards are designed in-house and printed in the UK on quality card stock (A6 size), chosen to complement a living gift.
Once you’ve added their gift to the cart, we’ll guide you to our greetings card collection. Choose a card, add your message, and we’ll include it with their gift, ready to be opened on arrival.
You don’t need to choose a card until after the gift is in your cart.
Their Conference Pear Tree Gift at a glance
Their Conference Pear Tree Gift at a glance
Colour
Light Green, Dark Green
Plant Type
Deciduous (bare from Nov to April)
Leaves and Foliage
Broadleaf
Ultimate Height
Small - up to 4m / 13ft
Caring for their Conference Pear Tree Gift
Brought to you by MyTree (our aftercare warranty team)
Caring for their Conference Pear Tree Gift
Hardiness Info
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations.
Difficulty to Grow
Easy with extra care during winter
Grow in Pot?
Ready to be planted into ground
Best Soil?
Loam, Clay, Sand
Soil Moisture
Moist but well drained
Sun Position
South-facing, West-facing
Sun Strength
Full Sun, Don't know the direction the garden is facing? Add the postcode to Google Maps and zoom in to find out.
Exposure
Sheltered
Outdoor/Indoor
Perfect for growing in medium gardens, Ideal for people with large gardens
Don’t worry, it’s straightforward to look after, plus benefit from support and guidance with our MyTree warranty and aftercare service.