Pyrus communis Saint Remy
£30.00
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Description
Quick Facts
- Common Name: Saint Rémy Pear
- Botanical Name: Pyrus communis ‘Saint Rémy’
- Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
- Mature Height: 3–4m (as a standard tree; can be kept smaller with pruning or on dwarfing rootstock)
- Mature Spread: 2.5–3.5m
- Flowering Period: April to May
- Flower Colour: White
- Fruit: Medium-sized, golden-yellow pears with russet patches; firm, tangy flesh; excellent for cooking and bottling; harvest October to November
- Foliage: Mid-green, turning yellow in autumn
- Hardiness: RHS H6 (hardy throughout UK & Ireland)
- Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, moderately fertile
- Aspect: Full sun (essential for best fruiting and flavour)
- Maintenance: Moderate (annual pruning and thinning recommended)
Description
Pyrus communis ‘Saint Rémy’ is a classic French culinary pear, cherished for its firm, tangy fruit that’s perfect for cooking, bottling, and preserving. The medium-sized, golden-yellow pears often have attractive russet patches and hold their shape beautifully when poached or stewed, making them a favourite for autumn and winter desserts.
In spring, ‘Saint Rémy’ covers itself in clusters of white blossom, attracting pollinators and brightening the orchard or garden border. The tree is vigorous yet manageable, with a rounded crown and a reliable, generous crop in most Irish and UK gardens. Pears are ready to pick in October or November, and they store well, allowing you to enjoy their flavour well into the colder months.
‘St Rémy’ is partially self-fertile but will crop more heavily with a compatible pollination partner (group 3 or 4—such as ‘Conference’, ‘Doyenné du Comice’, or ‘Williams Bon Chrétien’) nearby. Its robust health, consistent cropping, and culinary value make it a must-have for keen cooks and gardeners alike.
Plant as a specimen in a lawn, as part of a mixed orchard, or train against a sunny wall for a productive, attractive feature. Its combination of blossom, fruit, and autumn colour makes it a true garden classic.
Caragh Garden Notebook
Planting:
Space trees 2.5–3.5m apart for standards, or closer for cordons/espaliers. Plant bare-root or container-grown trees in late autumn to early spring (November–March). Choose a sunny, sheltered site with fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid frost pockets and waterlogged areas. Dig a generous hole, incorporate well-rotted compost, and plant at the same depth as in the nursery. Firm soil, water well, and mulch to retain moisture.
Space trees 2.5–3.5m apart for standards, or closer for cordons/espaliers. Plant bare-root or container-grown trees in late autumn to early spring (November–March). Choose a sunny, sheltered site with fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid frost pockets and waterlogged areas. Dig a generous hole, incorporate well-rotted compost, and plant at the same depth as in the nursery. Firm soil, water well, and mulch to retain moisture.
Soil Preparation:
Prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil; pH 6.0–7.0 is ideal. Improve poor soils with compost or well-rotted manure before planting.
Prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil; pH 6.0–7.0 is ideal. Improve poor soils with compost or well-rotted manure before planting.
Pruning & Care:
Prune annually in late winter or early spring to maintain shape, encourage fruiting spurs, and remove any dead or congested growth. Thin fruit in early summer to promote larger, healthier pears and prevent biennial bearing.
Prune annually in late winter or early spring to maintain shape, encourage fruiting spurs, and remove any dead or congested growth. Thin fruit in early summer to promote larger, healthier pears and prevent biennial bearing.
Pollination:
‘Saint Rémy’ is partially self-fertile but will crop best with a pollination partner from group 3 or 4 (such as ‘Conference’, ‘Doyenné du Comice’, or ‘Williams Bon Chrétien’).
‘Saint Rémy’ is partially self-fertile but will crop best with a pollination partner from group 3 or 4 (such as ‘Conference’, ‘Doyenné du Comice’, or ‘Williams Bon Chrétien’).
Harvesting:
Pick pears in October to November when they begin to colour and yield slightly to gentle pressure. Store in a cool, dry place for use through winter.
Pick pears in October to November when they begin to colour and yield slightly to gentle pressure. Store in a cool, dry place for use through winter.
Pests & Problems:
Generally reliable and disease resistant, but watch for pear scab, aphids, and codling moth. Good hygiene and regular checks help keep trees healthy.
Generally reliable and disease resistant, but watch for pear scab, aphids, and codling moth. Good hygiene and regular checks help keep trees healthy.
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