Pyrus com. 'Conferencebirne' CAC

Deciduous fruit tree. Forms a pyramidal to broad, open crown. Typically grows 4-6 m (13-20 ft) high and 3-5 m (10-16 ft) wide, depending on rootstock and pruning.

Green, oval, turning yellow in autumn.

White flowers in April-May. Self-fertile, but benefits from a pollinator for higher yields (e.g., 'Williams Christ', 'Gute Luise').

Medium-sized, elongated, bottle-shaped pears. Greenish-yellow skin with distinctive russeting. Flesh is fine, juicy, very sweet, and aromatic, becoming melting when fully ripe.

Ripening: Harvest in mid-September to October. Ready to eat from October, stores well until December/January.

Prefers full sun for optimal fruit development.

Adaptable, but thrives in deep, fertile, moist, well-drained loamy soils.

Medium water needs. Ensure consistent moisture, especially during fruit growth and dry periods.

Very good frost hardiness (USDA Zones 4-9).

Excellent dessert pear for fresh eating, also good for cooking and preserving. Ideal for home gardens and commercial orchards.

Moderate maintenance. Prune in winter for shape and fruit production. Good disease resistance, especially to scab, but moderately susceptible to fire blight.

Best planted in autumn or early spring when dormant.