Conference

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• Self-fertility: Self-fertile
• Flowering group: 3
• Awards: RHS AGM (current) 1993

Conference is the most widely-grown pear variety in the UK. It crops heavily and reliably, and will grow in most situations.

It is also one of the few pear varieties to be reliably self-fertile, so you don't need another pollinator nearby. In turn it is a good pollinator for many other pears.

The skin is usually partially covered in golden-green russet.

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Trained Conference pear trees for sale

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For delivery from December 2025

• Large 1-year tree £27.00
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Growing and Training

Conference is one of the easiest pears to grow, being less fussy than some other pear varieties, tolerant of late frosts and strong-growing.

Unusually amongst pears, Conference is effectively self-fertile. However nearby pollination partners will help cropping - try Doyenne du Comice or Williams.

Conference characteristics

• Is Conference self-fertile?Self-fertile
• What flowering group is Conference?3
• Is Conference good for pollinating others?Good
• Which awards has Conference received?RHS AGM (current) - 1993
• Picking period (southern UK)mid-September
• CroppingHeavy
• How long can you keep Conference in a fridge?2-3 weeks
• Food usesEating fresh
• What is the overall disease resistance of Conference?Average
• Is Conference resistant to scab?Some resistance
• Where does Conference originate from?United Kingdom
• When was Conference first introduced?1850 - 1899
• Fruit colourGreen - light