Pyrus communis Delbard d'Automne - Pear Tree

The Delbard Autumn Dwarf Pear Tree is a perfectly suited miniature tree for small gardens. Although its size is reduced, its fruits are not! It produces large brown-green pears weighing up to 250 grams. Ripe in October, they can be stored until November. Their delicate and juicy flesh is sweet, with a slight acidic note. This small tree will thrive in the sun, preferably sheltered from cold winter winds, in soil close to neutral, remaining moist, as it does not tolerate drought. Hardy, it can be grown almost anywhere.

The Common Pear (Pyrus communis) is a member of the large Rosaceae family, which not only includes the majority of our fruit trees (Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Plum...) but also small fruits (strawberry, blackberry, raspberry...) and, of course, many ornamental genera, shrubs (Cinquefoil, Firethorn, Photinia, Serviceberry, Ninebark...) or trees (Flowering Apple and Cherry, Hawthorn...) and of course the queen of flowers, the Rose! The Common Pear is a tree native to temperate regions of Europe and Western Asia. This species, appreciated for its delicious fruits, has given rise to thousands of cultivars, and more recently, classic varieties have even been developed into dwarf varieties, such as Belle Hélène. The Georges Delbard Nurseries, continuing the work of their creator, regularly bring dwarf fruit trees to the market, which are well adapted to the size of gardens in our time.
Delbard D'Automne is thus an exciting creation, thanks to its compact size that does not prevent it from producing large, tasty fruits. This hybrid results from cross-breeding between Super Comice Delbard, a variety from the same breeder, and Passe Crassane, an old variety dating back to the mid-19th century. It forms a small tree about 1.50 m (5ft) tall or slightly taller, but annual pruning can easily control its growth. This means that even the smallest garden can accommodate it... In April, it blooms with white corymbs that stand out well against the bright green foliage, which is slightly dark. This flowering requires cross-pollination to produce fruits, as this tree is not self-fertile. Therefore, another variety should be planted nearby, such as Conference, Doyenné du Comice or Williams, to obtain fruits. Under these conditions, Delbard Autumn produces regularly, without alternating from year to year, and its fruiting is quite fast. The pears can be consumed fresh, in syrup, in pastries, in jams and compotes, and can be used to prepare alcoholic beverages.

Dwarf fruit trees are a blessing for small gardens, and it is now possible to create an orchard. You can indulge yourself with many miniature species, such as the Sylvia Columnar Cherry Tree or the Garden Beauty Dwarf Nectarine Tree with its magnificent red flowering, worthy of the most beautiful ornamental trees. Also, with a lovely pink flowering, the Crimson Bonfire Dwarf Peach Tree will give you large, velvety peaches, and if you like plums, go for Goldust, a variety with very fragrant yellow fruits.