Prunus domestica 'Stanley' Osmanthus armatus A dessert/fresh eating pear first

A dessert/fresh eating pear first introduced in Hertfordshire 1885 at the National British Pear Conference

with pinnate leaves

the vibrant red and orange leaf tones set the tree ablaze before falling

Tolerant of clay but dislikes alkaline or chalky soils

In every other aspect it shares its appearence with Sorbus aria

Prunus domestica 'Stanley' Osmanthus armatus A dessert/fresh eating pear firstThis North American classic is one of the most reliable and flavourful of the plums. As it blooms fairly late the flowers are less likely to be ruined by frost. Fruit is smooth with dark blackish blue skin and orange yellow firm flesh. Excellent for fresh eating, canning or drying. Flowering group C, self fertile. H5