Precoce de Trevoux

On of the finest flavoured early pears but best grown in a sheltered location free from spring frosts.

Origin: France, 1862

Pollination: Precoce de Trevoux is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.Find pollination partners >

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Precoce de Trevoux pear trees for sale

1-year maiden trees

These are the most versatile choice for home orchards, community fruit tree projects, and for training on in any form you require.

Form	Rootstock	Price	Quantity
Maiden	PyrusVery vigorous	£25.00	< 5 in stock

If you do not see the rootstock you require it is likely we can graft a tree especially for you - click here for more details of our custom-grafting service.

Orders placed now will be delivered in the winter 2025/26 planting season.

History and description of Precoce de Trevoux

An old French variety first recorded in 1862.

Medium sized, pyriform or conical fruit. Smooth, yellow skin with a bright red flush and streaks of russet. White, smooth, juicy flesh. Excellent, sweet, rich, musky flavour.

Relatively weak growing tree. Very early flowering susceptible to spring frosts and consequently erratic cropping.

Characteristics of Precoce de Trevoux pear trees

Use	Dessert
Colour
Flavour
Fruit size	Medium
Picking time	Aug
Season of use	Sep
Tree vigour	Small
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing	Spur-bearer
Cropping	Erratic
Disease resistance	Scab - Resistant
Pollination date	11
Pollination group	B
Self-fertility	Self-sterile
Incompatibility group	1
Pollinators	Pollination partners