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Fruit tree comparison - Williams
Pear trees
Williams

Williams is a classic English pear, also known as Bartlett, with a good flavour and quite easy to grow.
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Growing


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Williams
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
Flowering group3
Disease resistancePoor
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Using


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Williams
Picking seasonEarly
Season of use1 week
Food usesEating fresh
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Climate


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Williams
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
Summer average maximum temperaturesCold (< 20C / 67F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Pear trees
Williams
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1750 - 1799
Fruit colourGreen - light
Flesh colourCream
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