Forelle Pear Tree for Sale

Forelle is a low chilling pear variety that produces a beautiful, small to medium pear with distinctive yellow skin covered in bright red lenticel spots that intensify to an attractive bright red blush as the fruit matures. the flesh is fine, sweet and juicy. Ripens from March to April.

Pears are one of the most elegant and rewarding fruit trees in the South African orchard — producing masses of beautiful white blossom in spring, attractive foliage through summer, and generous crops of quality fruit in late summer and autumn. They are long-lived, cold-hardy and less demanding than many people expect, provided they are planted in the right climate zone.

Needs a cross-pollinating pear variety nearby. Plant with Beurre Bosch, Rosemarie or Abate Fetel for best results.

Plant in full sun in deep, well-drained soil. Hard annual winter pruning is important for maintaining productivity and managing tree size. Graft trees begin bearing within 3–5 years of planting.