Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.

Bonne Louise de Jersey Pear Scionwood

Scionwood is not a tree, yet!

Scionwood, or scions (pronounced 'sigh-ons'), are the young, one-year shoots you graft with in order to propagate a variety. If you want to propagate a Gala apple tree, for example, you would graft with Gala scionwood!

We collect these scions from trees in our test orchards and are happy to be able to offer rare/heritage varieties!

For more information on scionwood and grafting, click HERE!

History: Bonne Louise de Jersey originated from Avranches in Normandy, France in the 1780s. It was originally known as Bonne Louise d'Avranches until it was taken to Jersey in the Channel Islands. As it grew in popularity in the UK, it was given the name Bonne Louise de Jersey instead.  

Why We Grow It: Bonne Louise de Jersey is a rich, buttery pear that produces a juicy, red blushed fruit. In spring, this pear is also adorned with a profusion of notably attractive blossoms, adding a nice touch to any landscape. Although the tree is less vigorous than some other pears, this makes it suitable for potting and espalier.

          $8.50

          Propagation Material:

          13 in stock

          Fruit Traits:

          Recommended Use: Fresh eating

          Fruit Size: Medium

          Storage: Keeps until March when stored in cold storage

          Harvest: September - Mid

          Plant Traits:

          Canadian Hardiness Zone: 5

          Flowering Time: Middle

          Pollination Requirements: Requires a pollinator of a different pear variety (European or Asian) that blooms around the same time

          Sun/Shade Requirements: Full sun (approx. 8-10 hours of sun daily)

          General Growth Habit: Partially tip-bearing, weakly vigorous but produces heavy and reliable crops. Very resistant to scab.

          Shipping: Scionwood can be shipped anytime in the spring, although we generally recommend that customers receive their scionwood by mid-April at the latest to ensure it arrives dormant. We can hold it longer if customers accept the risk that the scionwood may start breaking dormancy after this time.

          Pickup: We will notify you as soon as your scionwood is ready. We recommend picking it up as soon as you are able and storing it at home.

          Click HERE for tips on storing scionwood!

          CLICK HERE to see our shipping policy.

          Each scion will have at least 2-4 grafts' worth of material and ideally will be approximately 12-18" or 30cm+ long. Since we specialize in so many varieties/species, there will be natural differences in growth habit and vigour so some varieties may be shorter or thinner. We will provide the best quality we can, within natural restraints.

          If a scion is less than 6" or 15cm, it will be discounted accordingly.

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