DESCRIPTION

General Leclerc is a very popular variety of pear with extremely large and juicy fruits. It yields abundantly and regularly. The skin is covered almost entirely with a honey-brown attractive blush, and hidden beneath is delicious flesh that is fine, delicate, and sour/sweet.

ADVICES

The tree is best planted in a sunny position, sheltered from the wind. The tree prefers humus-clay soil which is moderately moist. The optimum pH range is 6,2-6,7.

To stimulate future growth the tree should be pruned in the first year immediately after planting. Formative pruning should be executed on the main stem, 20 cm above where planned future branches will grow. The other branches should also be cut, reducing their length by one third. The best time to prune the pear tree is annually in the spring. Pear General Leclerc pollination requires the presence of other varieties flowering at the same time. Best results can be achieved by planting with varieties Bonkreta Williamsa, Konferencja, Komisówka.