Fruit tree comparisons
 Conference | |
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| Conference is a popular and reliable English pear, well-suited to the UK climate. | |
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Growing
| Pear trees Conference | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Good |
| Fruit bearing | Spur-bearer |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates Warm climates |
Using
| Pear trees Conference | |
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| Picking season | Mid |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks |
| Cropping | Heavy |
| Food uses | Eating fresh |
Problems
| Pear trees Conference | |
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| Disease resistance | Average |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance |
| Fire blight | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Pear trees Conference | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |
| Fruit colour | Green - light |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |