Pyrus communis Abate Fetel - Pear Tree

The 'Abate Fetel' Pear Tree is a hardy tree of medium vigour, making it well-suited for the garden. It has a good yield. It produces large elongated pears, 8 cm (3in) in diameter, with yellow skin that turns bronzed and speckled with brown when ripe. Highly appreciated in Italy, their white flesh is juicy and melting, with a sweet and mild flavour, and very aromatic. Harvest takes place from mid-September, depending on the region. The Abate Fetel Pear Tree is not self-fertile.

The pear tree is native to central Asia, cultivated in China for 6,000 years. It was introduced to Europe around the 6th century. The 'Abate Fetel' Pear Tree was discovered in France by Abbot Fetel in Chessy-les-Mines. In 1866, he planted seeds, among which were the varieties Duchesse d'Angoulème, Beurré d'Hardenpont, Beurré Clairgeau, Alexandrine Douillard,... The first fruiting of the Abate Fetel Pear Tree occurred in 1870.

Although not frost-sensitive, the 'Abate Fetel' Pear Tree still appreciates sheltered and sunny locations, avoiding frosty and windy situations. It is easy to grow and likes fresh and deep soils but dislikes excessively draining and calcareous soils. Add a scoop of wood ash rich in potash in winter to improve flowering and fruit quality.
Its upright habit gives it a tall and slender silhouette. Its oval-shaped leaves, finely dentate at the edges, have a petiole as long as the lamina and measure approximately 8 to 9 cm (3 to 4in).
Its late white flowering occurs in late April, protecting it from frost. Five white petals form its flowers. They are not self-fertile. It is, therefore, necessary to plant another pear tree nearby. The most commonly used pollinator is the variety, Beurré Hardy.
This variety is extensively cultivated in Italy. It produces large elongated pears, 8 cm (3in) in diameter, with yellow skin that turns bronzed and speckled with brown when ripe. Their white flesh is juicy, melting, with a sweet and mild flavour, and very aromatic.

Pears can be consumed fresh, in syrup, in pastries, in jams and compotes, and can be used to make alcoholic beverages...

For transportation reasons, our tallest trees may be pruned before shipment. They are suitable for all common training sizes: cordons, espaliers, goblets, half-standards, and low standards, except for high standards. If you would like more information or advice on training your fruit trees, please do not hesitate to contact us.