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Pyrus communis Luisa - Common Pear

Pyrus communis Louisa (Luisa)
Common Pear

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A self-fertile dwarf pear tree with slow growth, perfectly suited for container cultivation on the terrace or balcony. Its white spring flowering is ornamental and it produces round, sweet and abundant pears in September. Measuring less than 2m (7ft) in height at maturity, it is also particularly interesting in small urban gardens. Very hardy, it grows in full sun, in most soils except for excessively chalky ones that will require keeping it in a pot. This variety will delight gastronomes.
Flavour
Sugary
Height at maturity
1.80 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun
Self-fertilising
Best planting time March, October to November
Recommended planting time January to March, October to December
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Description

The Dwarf Pear Tree 'Luisa' is a slow-growing fruit tree with moderate development, reaching a height of less than 2m (7ft), making it ideal for container gardening. Being self-fertile, it does not require another tree nearby to bear fruit. After a beautiful white spring flowering, it produces an abundant harvest of round and sweet pears in September. This plant is very hardy and requires little maintenance as long as it is exposed to sunlight and receives regular watering.

Pear Trees, or Pyrus communis, belongs to the large family of Rosaceae, which includes many ornamental genera (Rose, Amelanchier, Japanese Quince...) as well as most of our temperate climate fruit trees (Cherry, Apple, Apricot, Peach...). Originally from central Asia and cultivated in China for 6,000 years, Pear Trees were introduced to Europe around the 6th century. Over the years, breeders have worked to introduce new compact varieties to the market by combining them with dwarfing rootstocks, allowing the cultivation of dwarf fruit trees for enthusiasts without large gardens. The aim is to enable them to plant these trees at home or even cultivate them in pots on a terrace or balcony.
The Dwarf Pear Tree 'Luisa' is one of these successes, as it generally reaches a height of 1.80m (6ft) and a width of approximately 1m (3ft) after 10 years of growth. It is a true miniature tree with a relatively upright habit, forming a few well-branched brown-grey-trunked scaffolds that branch out laterally to form a beautiful tuft. Its foliage consists of dark green oval leaves, finely toothed at the leaf margin and carried on a long flexible petiole. In March, the typical white flowering of the species appears, which undoubtedly adds charm and beauty to your living space in spring. 'Luisa' is a self-fertile variety, so these flowers will be pollinated without the need for another Pear Tree nearby, which is a great advantage for container gardening.
The fruits that form then ripen in September and are round in shape, measuring about 7cm (3in) in diameter. They have a green colour with subtle brown speckles and a very sweet taste. A well-developed tree can produce between 30 to 40 fruits, which have a relatively short shelf life and should therefore be consumed fairly quickly. If the clusters are too heavy, it is advisable to remove some young fruits before they grow larger to allow the others to reach a sufficient size.
This small tree can withstand temperatures as low as approximately -20°C (-4°F), but it should be protected from cold winter winds. It is also important to remember that a potted plant is more susceptible to temperature changes compared to one planted in the ground, as the roots do not benefit from the thermal inertia of the soil... Pear trees thrive in full sun but does not tolerate drought, so it is necessary to keep the substrate moist in the pot to ensure a good harvest.

Dwarf fruit trees allow you to enjoy the pleasures of gardening even on a simple terrace or balcony. Many species are now available, such as Cherry Trees, like the variety 'Sylvia', which is also self-fertile and grows as a column reaching 1.50m (5ft) in height and only 50cm (20in) in width, producing sweet and crunchy fruits. Among the Apple Trees, 'Croquella' is a good choice with its stunning red fruits that have a crunchy, juicy, and fragrant flesh. For a more southern touch, the Dwarf Peach Tree 'Ice Peach' will surprise you with its aesthetically pleasing fruits with white skin and white, deliciously sweet, and fragrant flesh. And for even more exoticism, adopt a citrus tree like the Kumquat, easily recognizable by its elongated orange fruits, which will need protection during cold climates in winter.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.80 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Fruit

Fruit colour green
Fruit diameter 6 cm
Flavour Sugary
Use Table, Jam, Compote, Patisserie, Cooking, Alcohol
Harvest time September

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time March
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 3 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Pyrus

Species

communis

Cultivar

Louisa (Luisa)

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Common Pear

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference19130

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Planting and care

Plant the dwarf Pear tree 'Luisa' in a sunny location, in acidic or neutral soil, even slightly chalky, cool, but without excess, or in a pot at least 40cm (16in) in diameter and 50cm (20in) deep.

In open ground, dig a planting hole twice as wide and deep as the pot. Before planting, place the tree with its pot in a basin of water, so as to moisten the entire root ball by capillarity. In slightly heavy soil, ensure drainage by placing a thin layer of gravel at the bottom of the hole, add compost and install the tree in the hole, fill with soil mixed with compost. Do not bury the graft collar and position the root ball so that the top is level with the surface of the soil. Water abundantly to compact the soil around the root ball.

In a pot, choose a container that is large enough and if it is not already, pierce it, install a layer of clay pellets or gravel at the bottom for drainage. Fill with a mixture of potting soil and garden soil, make sure to leave the graft collar above the soil, firm it slightly and water copiously. Monitor the watering of your fruit tree in a pot and apply fertilizer once a year. Repotting takes place in early spring, it is essential, but can be done every two years if the container is large enough.

 

Planting period

Best planting time March, October to November
Recommended planting time January to March, October to December

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Free-standing, Container, Vegetable garden, Orchard
Region concerned Alpes et Pyrénées, Centre, Corse, Grand Est, Massif armoricain, Massif Central, Nord et Bassin Parisien, Pays Basque, Sud-Ouest, Zone méditerranéenne, dite de l’olivier
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), rich, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning can be limited to a quick thinning. Before vegetation resumes, remove dead wood, overlapping branches, and suckers. In June, when pears are preformed, thin out the clusters, keeping only one fruit, so that your pears will reach a larger size at ripeness. In a pot, carefully prune your fruit tree every two or three years following the three-eye pruning principle: count three buds starting from the previous year's branch, then cut above the third bud if it is directed outward, otherwise, move up one notch. Lightly trim after fruit formation in the summer to maintain a harmonious shape in the pot. The rule is not absolute, simply respect the silhouette of your dwarf fruit tree.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February
Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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