Cordon Pear 'Onward'

Code: PEC008

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Pyrus communis 'Onward'

An excellent dessert pear with a Comice-like flavour but much more reliable. The medium sized fruits have a smooth pale green-yellow skin. The flesh is fine, soft and juicy with an excellent sweet flavour. Heavy cropping and reliable. Suitable for the north.

Pollination: Group D. (Will not cross pollinate with Comice or vice versa).

Season: Sept - Oct.

Tree Form: Cordon.

Available for delivery: late November/December - early May.

Are you passionate about growing your own fruit but find yourself constrained by limited garden space? Look no further than our range of cordon pear trees. These columnar fruit trees are the ideal choice for gardeners seeking to maximise their harvest in minimal space.

Pear trees, like apple trees, are easy to grow and suffer with very few problems. Cordons should be restricted to 1.8-2.4m (6-8ft) in height and can be spaced 60cm (2ft) apart. Choose a sunny, sheltered site. To ensure rapid establishment, cordon pear trees are supplied bare-rooted and will be approximately 1-1.2m (3-4ft) tall on despatch (including the roots). Trees are available from late November to late April.

What are cordon pear trees?

Cordon pear trees, sometimes referred to as columnar pear trees, are specially trained to grow vertically with a single main stem and short side branches. This unique growing method allows you to plant several varieties in a small area, providing a bountiful and diverse harvest even in the most compact gardens.

Benefits of choosing cordon pear trees

Space-saving: Perfect for small gardens, patios, or even balconies.
Easier maintenance: Pruning and harvesting are simplified due to the tree’s compact structure.
Aesthetic appeal: Create a stunning vertical display in your garden.

Our cordon pear tree selection

At Pomona Fruits, we offer a wide variety of UK grown cordon pear trees. Some of our most popular varieties include:

‘Conference’: The UK’s most popular pear, known for its reliability and heavy cropping.
‘Williams’ Bon Chrétien’: A versatile pear suitable for both dessert and culinary use.
‘Doyenné du Comice’: Prized for its exceptionally sweet and juicy fruits.

Each variety has been carefully selected to thrive in the UK climate, ensuring you’ll enjoy a successful harvest year after year.

How to care for your cordon pear tree

Proper care is essential for the health and productivity of your cordon pear tree. Here are some key tips:

Planting: Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with well-draining soil.
Support: Use a sturdy stake to support your tree, or posts and wires to support trees grown against a wall.
Pruning: Regular pruning is crucial to maintain the cordon shape and encourage fruit production.
Watering: Ensure consistent moisture, especially during the summer months.
Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to promote healthy growth and bountiful harvests.

By following these simple guidelines, you’ll be well on your way to enjoying delicious home-grown pears from your very own cordon pear tree.

Why choose Pomona Fruits for your cordon pear trees?

When you buy cordon pear trees from Pomona Fruits, you’re not just purchasing a tree – you’re investing in years of fruit-growing pleasure. Our cordon pears have been grown in the UK and our expert team have nurtured each tree to ensure it reaches you in prime condition, ready to thrive in your garden.

We understand the challenges faced by gardeners with limited space, and our cordon pear trees are the perfect solution. Whether you’re a seasoned fruit grower or a beginner, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Don’t let limited space hold you back from enjoying the pleasure of home-grown pears. Browse our selection of UK grown cordon pear trees today and take the first step towards a fruitful future in your garden.

Don’t forget to include tree stakes and ties on your order. All young fruit trees require staking and for better establishment we strongly advise using Rootgrow when planting (as recommended in RHS planting guidelines).

Carriage & packing charges

Our standard delivery charge to mainland UK is £9.95. Some items (where stated) are p&p inclusive. If you are only ordering items that are p&p inclusive, the standard delivery charge does not apply.

Some deliveries to the Scottish Islands, parts of Scotland, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Scily Isles may incur surcharges. If a surcharge is applicable, you may not be able to complete your order online. Please telephone us on 01255 440410 for a delivery quotation.

We regret that due to Brexit we are no longer able to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the rest of Europe.

Despatch Dates

We regret we are unable to give precise delivery dates as weather conditions can affect the despatch schedule. The following information (which applies to orders placed online and over the phone) should only be used as a guide and on the understanding that we may not be able to keep to these dates precisely. Please note, delivery usually takes longer when payment is made by cheque.

If you have any specific requests concerning the timing of your delivery (e.g. if you are likely to be going away on holiday) please let us know. It is not usually possible for us to bring forward delivery dates but we can delay the despatch of your order from the normal run.

Fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees & hedging (bare root)

Bare root fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees and hedging are available from late November/December until late April.

Orders placed before the 30th November will usually be despatched by mid/late December.

Orders placed between 1st December and 31st December will usually be despatched late December/January.

Orders placed after the 1st January will usually be delivered within 28 days of the order being placed.

Fruit trees & soft fruit bushes (pot grown)

Pot grown fruit trees, gooseberries and currants are available April to late August and will usually be despatched within 14 days.

Blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, elderberries, honeyberries, lingonberries, figs, goji berries and grapes are normally available throughout the year. If ordered April to late September they will normally be despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date. Under these circumstances, to avoid additional carriage charges, the entire order will be sent together when everything is available. Outside this period, delivery may take up to 28 days or longer if ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date.

Cell Grown Raspberries

Cell grown raspberries are available from mid/late May to late July and will usually be despatched within 14 days.

Strawberry plants (Runners)

Unless otherwise stated in the product description, fresh dug strawberry plants will be despatched from mid October to late November. Coldstored strawberry plants will be despatched from March to late June (closing date for orders is the 26th June). Orders placed during these periods will usually be delivered within 28 days. Some varieties are only available as coldstored plants (see product description for availability).

Vegetable Plants

Vegetable plants are available from mid May to late July. As a very rough guide, plants ordered before the end of April will usually be despatched by late May. Plants ordered after May will usually be despatched by early June.

Asparagus crowns

Asparagus crowns will be despatched from April to late May. Orders placed during this period will be despatched within 28 days.

Hardware

Hardware is usually despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date.

Biological Controls (Natural Predators) & Bumblebee Hives

Natural Predators and Bumble Bee hives are only despatched at the appropriate time of year (see product description for detailed information). When “in season” they are despatched direct from our supplier in batches on a weekly basis - we send orders to our supplier 12pm Tuesday and they despatch these orders Wednesday the following week. Natural Predators are sent by first class post, bumblebee hives are sent by carrier.

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