Pyrus communis Belle Helene - Pear Tree

The Belle Hélène Dwarf Pear Tree is a small tree that can be grown in a large container as well as in the ground. The fruits are of a size comparable to those of normal-sized pear trees. They are yellow with bronze speckles all over, plump, and contain a fine and melting flesh. The flavour is balanced between sweet and tangy, and very pleasant. Harvest takes place in October, and when well stored, the fruits will keep until January.

The pear tree is a tree native to central Asia, cultivated in China for 6,000 years. It was introduced to Europe around the 6th century. Although its development in the Middle Ages was limited, there were already 200 varieties during the Renaissance. Since then, the number of varieties has continued to increase. These fruit trees have even been developed into dwarf varieties, and Belle Hélène is a very good example.

If not frost-resistant in the ground, the Belle Hélène Dwarf Pear Tree will appreciate sheltered and sunny locations, avoiding windy spots. Easy to grow, it likes moist and deep soils, but dislikes excessively sandy and chalky soils. In a pot, make sure to protect it from frost by moving your fruit trees to a sheltered area and regularly repotting to renew the soil. Watering and fertiliser, including organic options, should be well maintained.

The leaves have an oval lamina, finely toothed at the edge, with a petiole as long as the lamina. They are red on a green background, turning brown in autumn, very decorative! The late white flowering takes place in April, after the destructive frosts. The proximity of a pollinator such as 'Williams', Delbard Gourmande, 'Conférence', or Delbardélice will ensure the fruiting of your balcony fruit tree.

This variety produces beautiful yellow speckled pears with a very round base, and the fine, melting flesh is particularly juicy. The sugar balance provides a slightly tangy flavour, making it a good table pear, but also suitable for pastry and cooking. Pears can be consumed fresh, in syrup, in pastries, in jams and compotes, and can be used to prepare alcoholic beverages, ...

This fruit tree is delivered with a ready-to-plant rootball. During planting, the rootball must be planted as it is. The biodegradable tontine that surrounds the rootball and preserves the rootlets will decompose naturally during the plant's growth. By doing so, you ensure better establishment.