pear 'Louise Bonne of Jersey'

Grow pears in any well-drained, fairly moisture retentive soil. The ideal pH is 6.5. Incorporate plenty of organic matter on thin soils. Choose a sheltered position in full sun. Needs another cultivar for pollination; it's not compatible with 'William's Bon Chretien'. Keep a weed free area of 60cm radius around the trunk. Thin fruit if necessary

Regular pruning required; This cultivar is a tip bearer. so is not suitable for growing as cordons, espaliers and other restricted forms. Grow as standards or spindlebushes. For further guidance see: pruning new pear trees, summer pear pruning, winter pear pruning, renovating pear trees

Propagate by grafting or chip budding onto a rootstock for fruit. Quince rootstocks are usually used

May be attacked by aphids, caterpillars, codling moth, bullfinches, pear midge, pear and cherry slugworm and pear blister mite

Susceptible to pear scab. It may be affected by pear rust, brown rot, blossom wilt and fireblight