This is a three pear tree....Odd you may think, definitely different. The idea, apparently, was that the then owner of our orchard either did not have enough space for three trees - or was just feeling mean. Any how this tree does need much attention when being pruned or generally tidied - who knows you might accidentally cut away of the pear varieties...
The three different pears appear (sorry about that) at slightly different times, mostly days apart. Some of the pears will ripen on the branch, these are usually the cooking pears, large and white and - sorry again - tasteless..For the other two varieties the orchard watcher has to be very aware. They are small, dark skinned and seem to drop after the slightest breeze..I have never managed to collect sufficient to make anything with them for the slightest delay at collecting them and they are covered in ants, sometimes wasps - the latter are quite aggressive about their fruit rights..
Obviously what I need to do is to find myself a fruit tree expert but where to start? The Dordogne rather specialises in apples and grapes.. I think I shall start in the hardware store - then in our small multi-services shop in town - probably the best is to launch the question into the air next time I am in the local cafe...
Wish me - wish US!! luck.
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