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Red Williams pear trees

(Sensation)
Pyrus communis
Red Williams
Red Williams is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Picking season: Early
  • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
  • Flowering group: 3

Red Williams is a red-coloured sport (natural mutation) of the popular Williams pear variety.  Also known as 'Sensation'.

The skin has a red flush and the leaves may also develop a red tint.

The flavour is very good, and growth characteristics are similar to Williams.

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Red Williams organic pear trees for sale


  • 1 yeartree on PyroDwarf rootstock24.25€
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years) Bare-root
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Growing and Training

Prefers a drier climate.


History

Australia. 1940s.


Red Williams characteristics

  • Gardening skillAverage
  • Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
  • Flowering group3
  • Disease resistancePoor
  • Picking seasonEarly
  • Season of use1 week
  • Food usesEating fresh
  • Summer average maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
  • Country of originAustralia
  • Period of origin1900 - 1949
  • Fruit colourRed / Green

Similar varieties

  • See also Clapp's Favorite
    Clapp's Favorite
    An attractive red-flushed early-season pear from the USA.
  • See also Conference
    Conference
    Conference is a popular and reliable English pear, well-suited to temperate climates in north-west Europe.
  • See also Louise Bonne
    Louise Bonne
    Louise Bonne is a pretty red-flushed French pear variety with sweet melting flesh.
  • See also Williams
  • See also Williams
    Williams
    Williams is a classic English pear, also known as Bartlett, with a good flavour and quite easy to grow.

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2024.