DWARF Pyrus communis 'Josephine De Malines' (Dwarf Josephine De Malines Pear)
DWARF Pyrus communis 'Josephine De Malines' (Dwarf Josephine De Malines Pear)
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DWARF Pyrus communis 'Josephine De Malines' (Dwarf Josephine De Malines Pear) is a compact and highly regarded heritage pear variety, prized for its exceptional flavour and manageable size. This dwarf tree produces medium-sized pears with smooth, greenish-yellow skin often blushed with red. The flesh is fine-textured, buttery, and aromatic with a rich, sweet-tart flavour that is excellent for fresh eating and desserts. In spring, it is covered in a beautiful display of white blossoms, making it both ornamental and productive.
Ideal for small gardens, courtyards, and container growing, this dwarf pear thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and full sun. While partially self-fertile, planting it near another compatible pear variety can improve fruit set. This low-maintenance tree is valued for its superb fruit quality, compact habit, and ability to provide both aesthetic appeal and delicious home-grown harvests in limited spaces.

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Mature height
2.5–3.5 metres
Mature width
2–2.5 metres
Spacing
2.5–3 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Green foliage; white spring flowers; greenish-yellow fruit with red blush
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Flowers spring (September to October); fruits ripen mid to late autumn (April to May)
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low maintenance. Requires annual winter pruning and regular watering during fruit development
Root System
Compact, non-invasive root system suitable for containers and small gardens