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Beurre Bosc advice please
Anomander
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Has anyone ever grown a beurre bosc pear tree?
Bosc pears are my absolute favourite pear, bar none. The trees are incredibly hard to source compared to others. I have found only 2 UK suppliers: Orange Pippin Trees, which has actually not stocked any last season (they failed, apparently) and Keepers nursery (high delivery charge). I will probably just go for Keepers anyway but before I take the plunge, I would like some practical advice on why this, which is to me the best tasting pear ever, is hardly grown.
Is it particularly susceptible to diseases in the UK climate? Does it need more sun and heat (they grow very well in France where they get more sun and warmth)? Am I just weird and no one else likes them?? 
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I'm not so sure that the weather, even in its present state, is an inhibiting factor Pansyface. According to GardenFocused, the cooler weather makes it crisper but not unpalatable. It also doesn't say that this would negatively affect the plant: "In cooler situations the pear becomes slightly crisper but eminently eatable. Although preferring warm conditions it flowers later than average which makes it a good candidate for areas where a late frost can damage the blossom."
Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
I shall find out for myself but I think I might hold off until this November and get one, along with a pollinator....I'm thinking about it.
Thanks so much for your golden nugget of information about the Warden Pear. I found a great site where the culinary properties of various pears is discussed and they mentioned that variety: http://www.cookingissues.com/index.html%3Fp=4953.html
Just as an aside - have you come across this one http://www.readsnursery.co.uk/products/Pear-Robin.html
perfect for children's snacks
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.