These are BARE ROOTED plants which can be planted from October until May and will be dispatched as soon as the weather turns cold and they become dormant.The dispatch date depends on the Autumn temperature and varies from year to year. Commonly called the Williams pear, or Bartlett pear in the U.S. and Canada, is the most commonly grown variety of pear in most countries outside Asia. Growing Details: Common Name: Pear Genus: Pyrus Species: communis Cultivar: 'Williams' Bon Chrétien ' Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light Description The fruit has a bell shape, considered the traditional pear shape in the west, and its green skin turns yellow upon later ripening, although red-skinned derivative varieties exist. It is considered a summer pear, not as tolerant of cold as some varieties. It is often eaten raw, but holds its shape well when baked, and is a common choice for canned or other processed pear uses.Harvest from mid-August to mid-September.The leaves are simple, glossy green leaves that alternate on the twig. They grow up to 3" long, are thick with slight midrib curves folding the edges inwards. They have fine teeth on the margin. Pollination: Williams' Bon-Chrétien pear tree is in flowering group 5. The following varieties should pollinate this pear tree. Clapp's Favourite, Doyenne du Comice