Low stem 150cm high - 7.5 litre pot. The low stem Nashi pear, also known as the sand pear or Asian pear, is a popular fruit tree with a compact growth habit, ideal for smaller gardens. This pear has crisp, juicy fruits with a mild, sweet flavour and a slightly grainy texture. Nashi pears are generally disease resistant and require little maintenance. They grow best in well-drained, fertile soil and in a sunny position. The tree is self-pollinating, but a cross-pollinator can improve yield. Prune the tree annually in winter to maintain a good shape and promote air circulation. Harvest the fruits in late summer to early autumn.

Low stem means that the tree is grafted onto a slow growing rootstock, which means that the trees bear fruit faster and grow less tall. The advantages of this are that they are suitable for smaller (vegetable) gardens, so that you can grow more varieties in the same space. It is also handy that you can harvest easily, safely and without a long ladder.

In the fall, the soil is still warm and moist, which means the trees will take root well in the soil. Plants that are planted in the fall have a better developed root system than plants that are planted in the spring. They will also grow better and can better withstand periods of drought. Because the trees are delivered in pots, they can be planted all year round.