Concorde Pear Tree – Self-Fertile Dessert Variety UK

Concorde Pear Tree – Compact, Self-Fertile, Reliable UK Variety

The Concorde pear tree (Pyrus communis 'Concorde') is a self-fertile, compact dessert variety producing sweet, aromatic pears well-suited for UK gardens. Its cross of Conference and Doyenne du Comice results in consistent cropping and excellent flavour.

Key Features

• Supplied as: 2-year-old, potted (5L) or bareroot bush, Quince A rootstock
• Growth: Compact, ideal for small gardens or containers
• Pollination: Partially self-fertile; higher yield possible with another pear nearby
• Fruit: Yellow-cream skin, occasional sun blush; harvest September–October
• Planting: Best in well-drained soil with full sun; tolerates most UK soils
• No VAT: Zero-rated as edible fruit

FAQs

• Is Concorde pear tree suitable for small UK gardens? Yes. Its compact habit fits smaller plots and containers.
• How does it compare with Conference/Comice pears? Concorde combines Conference reliability with the sweetness of Comice and regular heavy cropping.
• Is it self-fertile? Yes, but a compatible pear tree boosts yield.
• Potted vs. bareroot—advantages? Potted trees can be planted year-round; bareroot suited for winter planting and may establish faster.
• Best planting time? Bareroot: Nov–Mar (dormant), Potted: any frost-free season.