Pyrus communis 'Red Sensation Bartlett' (D/C)

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  This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects.

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Cultivation

Needs a deep, fertile, moist but well-drained, fairly neutral soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Will not thrive on very acid soils, shallow chalk soils or with shade for more than half the day. Flowers early and so at risk from spring frosts. Thin fruit in late spring or early summer to improve size and quality

Propagation

Propagate by grafting or chip budding onto a clonal rootstock for fruit; quince rootstocks are usually used. The rootstock used will largely determine the vigour

Suggested planting locations and garden types

• Cottage and informal garden
• City and courtyard gardens
• Wildlife gardens
• Wall side borders
• Edible fruit

Pruning

Regular pruning required; a spur bearer. Prune cordons and other restricted forms in summer and all trees in winter. Further pruning advice: pruning new pear trees, summer pear pruning, winter pear pruning, renovating pear trees, pruning established fans

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, codling moth, pear blister mite, pear midge and pear and cherry slugworm

Diseases

May be susceptible to blossom wilt, brown rot, fireblight, pear scab, European pear rust and honey fungus (rarely)