William Bon Chretien’ is an early fruiting variety producing large, yellow, non-gritty fruits with an excellent sweet and juicy flavour. This British bred pear is perfect for poaching and preserving, as well as eating fresh from mid to late September. Supplied as a bare root tree. This variety is partially self-fertile. For the heaviest crops it is best grown with another variety. If you only have room for one tree, then make sure that a neighbour has a tree close by that can act as a suitable pollinator. Plant pear trees in any well drained soil in a sheltered sunny position. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole and drive the stake into the ground to support the tree. Staking after planting may result in damage to the root ball. Plant fruit trees at their original soil level and firm them into the ground. Fasten the tree to the stake using a tree tie, and water well. Pears will produce the best crops when planted near to another pear tree to increase pollination. Fruit trees do not suffer weed competition well. Keep weeds and grass clear from within a 30cm radius of base of the tree.