The best time to start harvesting Pyrus communis 'Colette' is typically in late August or early September.
common pear
Pyrus communis 'Colette'
Common Pear (Pyrus communis 'Colette') is a deciduous tree with a rounded habit and white flowers that bloom in the springtime. The leaves are elliptical and glossy with a dark green color. This pear tree is moderately tolerant of drought and produces fruit that is yellow-green in color and medium-sized. Its rich flavor makes it great for eating fresh, cooking, canning, and preserving. Colette is an early ripening variety, usually maturing in September. It needs full sun and plenty of water, as well as annual pruning to promote optimal fruit production.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Tissue Culture,Air Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Fruits:
green,red,yellow Fruits Ready In
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
High
watering
Common Pear (Pyrus communis 'Colette') plants should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch about 1 inch below the surface. During the growing season, it is best to water your common pear deeply 2-3 times a week. Ensure the plant is thoroughly watered so that the soil is moist, not soaking wet. In the winter months, water every 10-14 days. A thorough watering in the spring will help promote flowering and fruit production in the summer. Too much water can be detrimental to your common pear, and can lead to root rot.
sunlight
Common pear (Pyrus communis 'Colette') prefers full sun, with at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. Avoiding afternoon sun is ideal, as it can leave burn marks on the foliage. The ideal time of day for the common pear is in the morning or early afternoon, ideally no later than 3 pm. Plants should also be protected from the wind to ensure their foliage is not damaged and the flowers are allowed to bloom properly.
pruning
Common pear (Pyrus communis 'Colette') should be pruned in late winter or very early spring. Pruning should be minimal and should involve removal of only dead wood. This will encourage growth of fruiting wood. Areas with multiple stems, such as the center of the plant, should be thinned to increase air circulation and light penetration. Any branches that cross should be removed. Branches that are closer to the center of the plant than twice the diameter of the trunk should also be removed. Finally, any suckers arising from the base of the plant should be removed.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Common pears typically start flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting Pyrus communis 'Colette' is typically in late August or early September.
