Pear ‘Onward’

A superb garden variety that produces yellow-green fruits with orange flushed skins. The creamy, white flesh is soft, sweet and juicy, reminiscent of its parent variety ‘Doyenne du Commice’. Pear ‘Onward’ is a reliable cropper that grows well in the UK, with blossom that seems to resist the spring frosts every time. Fruits ripen in early September and will store into October.

• Pear and Quince rootstocks:
• Quince C – Dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 2.5-3m (8-10′)
• Quince Eline – Dwarf reaching a mature height of 2.5-3m (8-10′)
• Quince A – Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 3m (10′) to 4m (13′)

This variety is not self-fertile. For the heaviest crops it is best grown with another variety. If you only have room for one tree then make sure that a neighbour has a tree close by that can act as a suitable pollinator. Pollination Group 4

Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.
Estimated time to best yields: 5 years.

Useful links:

How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.