Low stem pear tree (Pyrus communis 'Bonne Louise d'Avranches') BIO - 5 liter pot

'Bonne Louise d'Avranches' is a traditional, late-season pear variety that produces medium-to-large, juicy pears with a sweet, aromatic flavor and a firm texture from October to November. The tree grows compactly, making it suitable for smaller gardens or pots. It is known for its abundant and consistent yield. The fruits are delicious eaten fresh, but also suitable for desserts, compotes, and juices. It grows best in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny location and will yield a bountiful harvest after several years.

Key Features

• Harvest period: October-November
• Taste: sweet, juicy, aromatic, firm
• Location: sun to partial shade
• Height: 2-3 m
• Planting distance: 2-2.5 m
• Self-pollinating: no (suitable pollinators: 'Charneux', 'Doyenné du Comice', 'Williams', 'Bonne Louise d' Avranches')
• Height on delivery: 70-80 cm (without pot)

What is a low-stemmed tree?
Low-stemmed means the tree is grafted onto a slow-growing rootstock, allowing the saplings to bear fruit faster and grow shorter. The advantages of this are that they're suitable for smaller (vegetable) gardens, allowing you to grow more varieties in the same space. It's also convenient because you can harvest easily, safely, and without needing a long ladder.

Tips and care:

• Planting: Because the trees are delivered in pots, they can be planted year-round. It's best to plant in the fall, when the soil is still warm and moist, allowing the trees to take root well. Plants planted in the fall have a more developed root system than those planted in the spring.
• Open ground or pots: You can also grow all low-stemmed fruit trees in pots. The larger the pot, the better they will thrive. They will always grow better and produce more fruit in the open ground.
• Support: Provide support with a stake during the first year. Low-stemmed trees are easy to harvest and remain compact and manageable.