Pear 'Onward'

A superb garden variety that produces yellow-green fruits with orange flushed skins. The creamy, white flesh is soft, sweet and juicy, reminiscent of its parent variety 'Doyenne du Commice'. Pear 'Onward' is a reliable cropper that grows well in the UK, with blossom that seems to resist the spring frosts every time. Fruits ripen in early September and will store into October. Pear and Quince rootstocks:Quince C - Dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 2.5-3m (8-10')Quince Eline - Dwarf reaching a mature height of 2.5-3m (8-10')Quince A - Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 3m (10') to 4m (13')This variety is not self-fertile. For the heaviest crops it is best grown with another variety. If you only have room for one tree then make sure that a neighbour has a tree close by that can act as a suitable pollinator. Pollination Group 4Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.Estimated time to best yields: 5 years.Useful links:How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.