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Fruit tree comparison - Conference
Pear trees
Conference

Conference is a popular and reliable English pear, well-suited to the UK climate.
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Growing


Pear trees
Conference
Gardening skillBeginner
Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
Flowering group3
Pollinating othersGood
Fruit bearingSpur-bearer
Climate suitabilityTemperate climates
Mild damp climates
Warm climates
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Using


Pear trees
Conference
Picking seasonMid
Keeping (of fruit)2-3 weeks
CroppingHeavy
Food usesEating fresh
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Problems


Pear trees
Conference
Disease resistanceAverage
Scab (Apple and Pear)Some resistance
Fire blightSome susceptibility
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Identification


Pear trees
Conference
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1850 - 1899
Fruit colourGreen - light
AwardsRHS AGM (current)
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