A guide to choosing the right size
Fruit trees for sale | Pear Fruit Trees.
Blackmoor Nursery is one of very few Nurseries in the UK offering gardeners the opportunity to buy Pear fruit trees direct from our Nursery.
All orders are despatched in one delivery. If your order contains both bare root and container grown plants then we can only despatch when all plants are ready.
Any Bare Root Pear fruit trees - Availability means available for supply from Nov to May.
Any Container grown Pear fruit trees - Availability means available for supply now.
How big will my Pear tree grow?
Rootstocks Guide for Pear Trees - All grafted onto the QC or QA rootstock. See the chart below, all of our fruit trees are labelled using these codes.
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Quince C (QC) - Rootstock for Pear trees.
Semi dwarfing, Approximate height 2.5-3 metres when mature.
Quince A (QA) - Rootstock for Pear trees.
Semi dwarfing, Approximate height 3 metres when mature.
Bare Root = Field grown trees that have been freshly lifted and supplied with no soil around the roots. Only available during the dormant period November-April.
10 Litre = Container grown and can be planted all year round. The size refers to the number of litres of compost that the container holds.
1 Year Maiden = A one year old tree and the size depends on the variety but in general they will be around 100cm in height and mainly just whips.
2 Year Bush = A two year old tree that has been pruned back in the first winter to form a bush shape.
2 Tier Espaliers - The term espalier refers to the way fruit trees are trained to grow against a wall. It makes the tree easier to prune and the fruit easier to pick. This decorative method was often used in traditional walled kitchen gardens and is perfectly suited to growing fruit in the smaller garden.
Stepovers - Cultivated since Victorian times, they are basically one tier espaliers that are low enough to simply ‘step over’ where necessary. These are useful to define borders with. Their short stem and a horizontal branch look equally good in front of ornamental borders or vegetables.
Pollination Made Simple
Most suburban situations provide good pollen due to the close proximity of other gardens. It is not always necessary to have pollinators if the bees and other pollinating insects are generous with their visits. If you have no other Pear tree close by then select two varieties in the same group or the adjoining group ie group B and D will pollinate group C as will any others in group C. Some varieties are self fertile.
situation
Pears need a location with good circulation where the ground is slightly elevated and sloping. This is because the trees bloom early and the flowers may be damaged in the spring by frosty air, which settles in low-lying areas. Pears should be grown in heavier soil types such as clayey loam with porous subsoil, or medium or sandy loam.
Pear trees will not survive on ground that is saturated with water.
fruitgrowers handbook
delivery charges
Collection - If you would like to collect your trees then use this option. Note the collection is from the Wholesale Nursery office between Monday-Friday only. Please allow 1 working days for your order to be processed prior to collection date.
We are not a Garden Centre or retail Nursery. Orders can be placed via our website and the collection option can be selected at the checkout. Your order will then be ready for you to collect during our normal opening hours which are Monday-Friday 07.30-16.30. Our plants are grown in fields that can be 2 miles away from our office so it is not possible to just turn up and select your own trees.
Delivery Charges - The delivery charge is worked out from the weight and the size of the plant. We have several rates that apply to UK mainland addresses. A delivery charge of £9.95 is for all single tree orders. £11.40 if more than one tree. £15.00 charge for larger orders except in the case of the Espalier Fans and Step Over trained trees where this charge is between 40.00 - £57.00 depending on the delivery location. Once you have put together your order the delivery charge will show before payment. All orders are despatched in one delivery.
To take advantage of a promotional code or gift voucher this must be entered into the redeem code box at the checkout. Discounts cannot be given once an order is completed and any codes have not been used.
Conference (AGM)
Pear Fruit Trees | Pollination group B | Type Dessert Pear | Award of Garden Merit | Genus Pyrus communis Conference | Conference Pear Fruit Trees For Sale | Buy Online
Dessert Pear Conference fruit trees. - Remains the number one choice because of its reliability under less than favourable conditions. Conference received the Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Conference fruits are long and narrow with juicy but firm flesh. Picking time late September. Self fertile though a pollinating partner will ensure a better crop. Pollination group B.
Size and shape of Conference pear trees for sale below.
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| Quantity | 1+ | 3+ | 5+ | 7+ |
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| Price Each | £41.00 | £37.00 | £36.00 | £35.00 |
| Quantity | 1+ | 3+ | 5+ | 7+ |
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| Price Each | £36.00 | £32.40 | £31.68 | £30.96 |
| Quantity | 1+ | 3+ | 5+ | 7+ |
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| Price Each | £37.00 | £33.30 | £32.56 | £31.82 |
| Quantity | 1+ | 3+ | 5+ | 7+ |
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| Price Each | £110.00 | £99.00 | £96.80 | £94.60 |
11 Nov 21 | Andrew
Conference pear delivered on time and good quality.
14 Feb 20 | Ann Pole
I ordered quite a selection of fruit trees, shrubs and strawberries. The delivery was on a day of my choice and all the plants are strong and healthy. Thank you.
8 Sep 18 | Angela U
Strong, healthy pear tree with a good root system. I bought a bare rooted 2yr Conference on Quince A. Very pleased with all my plants and the service from Blackmoor. Thank you.
5 Sep 18 | Sally
Good value as part of a collection, healthy tree but no fruit as yet (2nd Summer).
28 Jun 17 | John Whittaker
Excellent service with tree delivered to day after ordering. Quality of the highest standard and looking forward to tasting the fruit. Thank you.
13 Jul 16 | Neil Bush
Bought one last year and it is looking very healthy. Will buy another two this year.
3 Apr 16 | R Munro
Another healthy tree arrived, cant wait for the blossom this spring. Brilliant company.
20 Jan 16 | Robert Jones
This is my 3rd item review today. what more can I say other than excellent quality 10 out of 10
9 Dec 15 | Chris R
I was kept up to date on order progress. My pear tree was delivered on time, well packaged and in excellent condition. Far better service and quality than others I have dealt with and Blackmoor will now be my supplier of choice.
8 Jan 15 | John Lock
Tree has just arrived late today and looks in good condition and was very well packed. Found your service excellent
15 Nov 14 | glenys grass
An exquisite little bare root pear tree, and the customer service was excellent when the delivery did not arrive quite in the time scale intended. Absolutely no complaints and looking forward to our next purchase
19 Oct 14 | vineeth
Well Established , beautiful healthy tree in mm106 rootstock as expected. After my months of research it took me a while to find the courage to buy trees online, but now I know where to go if I need more plants. One stop for all fruit trees. When I wanted to change the order , a friendly staff promptly refunded my previous order and allowed me to reorder as I changed my mind in the selection. Delivery was extememy fast. 5stars
7 Aug 14 | c
Bush pear tree arrived today, very well packaged and very healthy. Excellent quality trees from blackmoor, very pleased with my purchase. Thankyou
24 Mar 14 | Charlotte Crook
An established cordon tree arrived well packaged along with several other fruit trees completing my 'allotment orchard' thank you again for brilliant service and advice.
6 Mar 14 | Tom
Tree arrived very well packaged and in excellent condition - already has several fruiting buds! looking forward to our first crop of pears in the autumn. Recommended!
25 Jan 13 | Elaine
Thank you. A beautiful tree arrived in time for mother's day. Very well packaged and clear instructions included. A great service!
Conference Pear Growing Tips.
Once established, Conference Pears require very little care throughout the year. Water them during dry spells and from when the fruit starts to swell, particularly if they are newly planted or in containers. In early spring, sprinkle a balanced general fertiliser such as Growmore around the base of the plant.
How to grow a Conference pear tree in my garden - Our Care Guide for fruit trees will help you get the very best from your tree.
How to plant my pear tree - Our How To Growing Tips section on our website has a video that will show you how.
What other Pear varieties will cross pollinate Conference - Any other pear variety in pollination groups B or C.
When is the best time to plant a fruit tree - Container grown pear trees can be planted at any time of the year. Bare Root pear trees can only be planted between the months of November - April.
Planting distance for pear trees - All fruit trees are grafted onto a rootstock. It is the rootstock that determines how big the pear tree will grow into. There is a rootstock guide on the left hand side of all fruit tree product pages that explains this. As tall as the tree will grow into would be the planting distance. Example Quince A will grow to 3 metres when mature. So a spacing of between 3 metres would be required.
Can I grow a pear tree in a pot - All fruit trees will be happy growing in a large container. A pot around 50-60cm is ideal. There is more information on growing fruit trees in containers in our FAQ page.
How do I prune a fruit tree - Our Care Guide explains the basic principles of fruit tree pruning.
Blackmoor is one of very few Nurseries in the UK offering gardeners the opportunity to buy Pyrus communis Conference pear fruit trees direct from our Nursery. We have one of the largest range of pear trees available for sale online.