Pear variety Williams: photo and description of the variety

Every year more and more varieties and hybrids of garden and horticultural crops, fruit trees appear. And all the more surprising is the fact that some of their species have remained popular for tens and hundreds of years. One of such “long-lived” cultures is the Williams pear, the first mention of which dates back to the middle of the eighteenth century. Over the years, this variety of pear tree is popular and beloved among gardeners, moreover, Williams pear has spread all over the world, its seedlings have reached almost all continents.

Description of the Williams pear variety, a detailed description of several of its varieties, photos of fruits and trees, as well as gardeners' reviews and recommendations for growing in Russia: all information about this culture is collected in this article.

Varieties of varieties

Specifically, a pear variety called Williams was first presented at an exhibition of fruit trees back in 1770. This culture was obtained by crossing the Common Pear with some sort, forgotten today, a variety.

Spreading around the world, Williams pear received new names: for example, in America this variety is called "Bartlett", and in Russia one can often find the name "Duchess Summer". The names of this species are also changing in connection with mutations of the variety, breeding of new hybrids and varieties of the pear tree.

Today, there are three most popular types of Williams pear:

1. Pear Duchess Summer (or Williams Summer).
2. Williams Red, better known as Rouge Delbara.
3. A winter variety often called Curé.

But these varieties have much in common, and, most importantly, they are united by the excellent taste of the fruit and the amazing fertility of the trees.

To understand the subspecies of pears, you need to familiarize yourself with the description of each of them, see the photos and read the characteristics.

Pear Williams Summer

Trees of this species grow small and are regarded as low to medium-sized. Immediately after planting, the tree begins to grow rapidly, gain height, but after 10-12 years, its development slows down significantly. Experts associate such inhibition with bountiful harvests, which take away a lot of strength and nutrition from the pear.

Detailed description of the variety Duchess Summer:

• shoots are thick;
• the trunk and branches are painted in a yellowish tint, they are even or slightly curved in the form of an arc;
• the leaves are large, shiny, their shape resembles a boat, the tip is pointed;
• pear Williams Summer blooms with snow-white flowers, in each inflorescence there are 6-7 flowers;
• the flowering period is quite long, weather conditions do not affect this process in any way;
• pears are medium and large, their approximate weight is 150-180 grams;
• the shape of the fruit is elongated, oblong;
• the peel is shiny, there are bumps and irregularities;
• the color of the Summer pear is greenish-yellow; there may be a small pink speck on one of the sides;
• the pulp of the fruit is yellowish-white, their structure is delicate, the taste is very pleasant, the aroma is strongly pronounced;
• 3-4 pears are formed in each ovary, they are firmly attached to the stalks, do not crumble from the tree;
• ripening of the crop can be expected in the second half of August, but it is recommended to pick pears 1-2 weeks earlier so that they ripen in the room;
• the yield of the Williams Summer variety is very high, the trees are literally covered with fragrant large fruits;
• the variety is resistant to low temperatures and drought, tolerates periods of bad weather;
• the tree rarely gets sick, it is considered resistant to attacks of insect pests.

The tasting characteristics of Williams pears are very high - 4.8 points out of five. The fruits are considered dessert, they are great for fresh consumption, making preserves or jams, with the addition of pears, they prepare meat dishes and various salads.

Williams pears ripen very quickly, and this is one of the most important advantages of the variety. And the fruits are very nutritious, they contain a lot of useful vitamins and minerals, they are excellent for dietary nutrition.

Description pears Duchesse Summer, as well as photos and reviews of those gardeners who have already planted such a tree on their plots, are pushing an increasing number of owners to buy these particular seedlings.

Winter Williams

For the first time a tree of this variety was discovered by a French priest - curé, in honor of him the Winter variety of Williams was named. Curé is a vigorous and very durable pear, distinguished by large fruits and later ripening periods.

The characteristics of the variety are as follows:

• the crown of the pyramidal shape is very large and spreading;
• the bark is gray, all covered with small cracks (young trees have smooth stems);
• leaves are large, painted in emerald color;
• Cure's petioles are burgundy, and the inflorescences are white with pink anthers;
• early flowering;
• the shape of the fruit is classic, elongated;
• the mass of pears ranges from 160 to 260 grams;
• the peel is dense, matte, smooth;
• pears are harvested when they are colored green; after a couple of weeks of storage, the fruits turn lemon yellow;
• on some fruits, a characteristic feature of the variety may be observed - a longitudinal brown strip;
• the pulp is sweet and sour, with a slight aftertaste of nutmeg, a strong aroma;
• other trees are needed for pollination of Curé (best of all Clapp's Favorite, Williams Summer);
• Kure tolerates sub-zero temperatures and drought well; after freezing, the tree quickly recovers.

The Winter Williams harvest is excellent for processing: delicious jams and aromatic preserves are made from these fruits, and Williams schnapps is also very famous, which is considered an elite alcoholic drink.

Red Williams

Rouge Delbara trees grow small, their crown is compact, and there are not very many leaves. The fruits of this variety look very tempting - the pears are painted in a rich burgundy-pink hue. The tree begins to bear fruit already in the fifth year after planting the seedling.

The Williams Red variety has its own characteristics:

• the crown of the tree is pyramidal;
• standard shoots are strewn with cracks, and on young branches the bark is smooth, gray;
• the leaves are elongated, ovoid, their color is dark green;
• flowering later;
• fruits are large, pear-shaped and lumpy peel;
• the skin is thin and shiny, turns red as the pears ripen;
• the pulp is creamy, slightly grainy, very aromatic, sweet and sour, with nutmeg notes;
• the ripening of Rouge Delbar falls at the end of August;
• you can store the harvested crop until the beginning of winter;
• the resistance of the variety to low temperatures and severe drought is average.

Growing rules

It will not be difficult to grow a Williams pear variety, because this variety is not too whimsical and capricious. The climate of almost all regions of the country is suitable for a tree, you just need to take into account that different subspecies of the variety have different degrees of winter hardiness.

To get a good harvest, you need to follow some rules:

1. For planting, choose areas on level or slightly elevated terrain - pears are not planted in lowlands.
2. It is better if it is a southern or southwestern slope with a lot of sunlight.
3. Young seedlings do not like drafts and strong winds, so they choose a quiet place for planting.
4. If the tree is planted in the spring, then the pit for it is prepared in the fall. Autumn planting of pear trees is preferable.
5. Fertile soil from the pit is mixed with humus, peat, wood ash, mineral fertilizers.
6. The seedling is placed in the center of the pit and begins to cover it with earth. The soil is tamped around the roots, a peg is driven into the ground to tie up the tree.
7. After planting, the seedling must be watered abundantly.
   
8. In the first five years, the crown of the tree is formed. Pear pruning is done regularly, at least twice a year.
9. During periods of severe drought, the Williams pear needs to be watered, otherwise the lack of moisture will adversely affect both the fruits and the tree itself.
10. In the northern regions, young seedlings need to be covered; older trees usually tolerate winter normally.
11. Like all fruit trees, pears can get sore. In this case, processing with special means is required. To prevent Williams from being damaged by insects, prophylactic agents are used by treating the tree before flowering.
12. The crop must be harvested on time, as large fruits can break off the branches of the tree. The harvested pears are stored in a cool, dark place.

Review of Williams Rouge Delbara variety

Conclusion

Williams is a beautiful and very ancient pear variety that has gained popularity in Europe and other continents. There are several varieties of Williams, all of which are distinguished by high yields and excellent taste characteristics of the fruit.

Growing a pear tree is not difficult, you just need to follow a few rules and regularly prune. While the trees are young, it is recommended to cover them for the winter and water them abundantly during periods of drought.

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