Usually just called Williams pear, this is a beautiful old variety
- first introduced in 1770 in Berkshire. it turns yellow when ripe, & while a superb eating pear, it's also great for stewing. It is a reliable heavy-cropping & hardy tree & more spreading than most pears. Grown on Quince A rootstock. Supplied as a bare root tree.• Most popular dessert pear in the UK• Heavy crops in early September• Ideal for patio or smaller garden Pears are one of the easiest garden fruit trees to grow with very few pest, disease or other cultural problems. Quince A rootstock gives a tree with moderate vigour & encouraging pears to fruit at an early age. Height up to 365cm (12') but can be pruned for the smaller garden.