Improved Fertility

An improved and partially self-fertile sport of Fertility pear.

Origin: Essex UK,

Pollination: Improved Fertility is partially self-fertile and would produce some crop without a pollinator but would benefit considerably from a pollinator.Find pollination partners >

British-grown All our bare-root trees are personally hand-grafted by our Nursery Manager and grown on at our nursery in Kent. We have Defra and Plant Healthy certification. More ...

Improved Fertility 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	Quince CDwarfing	£25.00	Sold-out

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.

Sorry we have sold out of this variety for this season.

History and description of Improved Fertility

Improved Fertility is an improved sport of Fertility found at Seabrooks Nursery. Unlike the parent which is a diploid and self-sterile Improved Fertility is a tetraploid and partially self-fertile.

Characteristics of Improved Fertility pear trees

Use	Dessert
Colour
Flavour
Fruit size	Small
Picking time	Late Sep
Season of use	Sep-Oct
Tree vigour	Moderate
Tree habit	Upright
Fruit-bearing	Spur-bearer
Cropping	Heavy
Disease resistance	Scab - Resistant
Suitable for	Northern Britain
Pollination date	20
Pollination group	D
Self-fertility	Partially self-fertile
Pollinators	Pollination partners
Parentage	Fertility