Pyrus com. 'Conference' (Pleached) Evergreen leathery leaves are distinctly veined

leathery leaves are distinctly veined and most attractive

A fascinating intergeneric hybrid between persian ironwood (Parrotia) and Chinese fighazel (Sycopsis) which produces clusters of flowers on bare branches in spring with very showy red anthers

or white stemmed birch

and the irregularity of crown which results

Pyrus com. 'Conference' (Pleached) Evergreen leathery leaves are distinctly veinedDeciduous. A dessert pear with pale green fruits tinged a golden russet. The flesh is white, firm and of a pleasant flavour. Good pollinator. Ready in October and November. Partially Self fertile. Pollination Group 3. The pleached form is ideal against a sunny wall or used to create an interesting living fence. Deep rooting. H6