Pear Tree - Jargonelle

Pear Tree - Jargonelle

Origin: Possibly Roman, England pre 1629
Pear Type: Dessert
Flowering Group : 3
Rootstock: Quince A
Size : Maiden (1-2 years old, c.100cm tall)
Harvest : August

Jargonelle has been In England from at least the 17th century, when it was first mentioned by John Parkinson in 1629, and has been identified as Pliny's Numidianum Groecum. It is a hardy, reliable cropper and still one of the best early varieties. Jargonelle is Triploid - i.e. it needs trees from two different varieties nearby as pollinators.

Supplier : R.V. Roger Ltd.

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All our pear trees, inclduing Jargonelle, are bare root, so they are only available between November and April. During lifting season, there will be a delay between placing the order and dispatching due to pressure of orders, which are dealt with in date sequence, and the weather. Orders taken from June-October will be confirmed in late October/ early November after a nursery stock take, for dispatch from November. Please consult our planting and care guide on receipt of your order.

Your purchase helps us support a range of charities, which are related to the products we sell.