Pear tree 'Pillar Pear' columnar tree

Pillar Pear 80cm high - 5 litre pot. The Pillar Pear is a compact pear tree that is ideal for small gardens and urban environments. This narrow, upright growing columnar tree produces juicy, aromatic pears with a sweet flavour and a fine texture in the late summer and early autumn season. The tree grows well in well-drained, fertile soil and needs a sunny location to thrive. Regular pruning helps the tree maintain its upright growth habit and promotes fruit set. Pillar Pear is self-pollinating, but having another pear tree nearby can improve yield. This tree is also fairly hardy and can tolerate cold temperatures.

Suitable for growing in pots, pot size: 40 litres

A columnar fruit tree is a special type of fruit tree that is bred to have a compact, vertical growth habit, similar to a column. This makes them particularly suitable for smaller gardens, patios or even balconies where space is limited. Instead of growing into a wide tree, a columnar fruit tree grows in a tight, upright form, allowing you to grow more fruit in a smaller area.

The benefits of columnar fruit trees include:

Space saving: Their vertical growth means they take up less horizontal space, making them ideal for confined gardens.

Easy Maintenance: Their compact size makes pruning, harvesting and caring easier.

Decorative: They can also be an aesthetically pleasing addition to your garden or patio. They are often specially bred to maintain an upright shape and are often self-pollinating, making them practical for small gardens.