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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.  Pollination partners

Improved Fertility pear trees produced to order

Closing date for custom graft orders: 14 Jul 2024

We do not stock this variety, but we can produce custom-graft trees for you. Trees can be grafted on any of the following rootstocks:

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenQuince CDwarfing £25.50
MaidenOHxF87Semi-vigorous £39.00
MaidenPyrusVery vigorous £39.00

Custom graft trees would be supplied in December 2025. More details of our custom grafting service here.

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

UseDessert
Colour
Flavour
Fruit sizeSmall
Picking timeLate Sep
Season of useSep-Oct
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitUpright
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
CroppingHeavy
Disease resistanceScab - Resistant
Suitable forNorthern Britain
Pollination date20
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
PollinatorsPollination partners
ParentageFertility
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