Pear — Winter Nellis
Pyrus communis 'Winter Nellis'
Winter Nellis - Pyrus communis 'Winter Nellis'
A delicate tree for the home garden with good cropping habits. An extremely versatile fruit which stores well.
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Fruit information
Maturity: approximately mid to late March.
Fruit size: Small to medium.
Fruit shape: Ovate - pyriform.
Skin: Greeny undercolour with a brown russett.
Flesh colour: White/yellow.
Texture: Moderately firm, smooth and juicy.
Storage: stores well.
Chill: High chill.
Yield: good.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Packham Triumph, Josephine.
Tree shape: Willowy delicate.
Flower: showy and white.
Leaf shape: small and narrow.
Growing conditions: Prefers deep heavier soils (loam) and well drained. Dislikes very alkaline soils. Plant in a sunny protected site as blooms are prone to frost damage.
Disease: Prone to blight under warmer wet Spring conditions.
Harvest notes: Prune dead wood during Winter.
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