Pyrus communis 'Red Sensation'

Pyrus communis ‘Red Sensation’ is a very attractive ornamental and fruiting pear tree, resulting from a natural mutation of ‘Williams’ Bon Chrétien. It stands out for its red foliage in spring, its decorative white flowers, and its brilliant dark red fruits, with juicy, sweet, and fragrant flesh, perfect for desserts or culinary uses. Its final size varies from 4 to 8 meters depending on the rootstock, which allows it to be adapted to both residential orchards and larger landscape plantings. This partially self-fertile cultivar (group 3) benefits from cross-pollination for optimal yield. It thrives in clay or sandy soils, well-drained to fresh, with a neutral to slightly acidic or alkaline pH. Harvested from mid to late September, ‘Red Sensation’ combines spring aesthetics, abundant flowering, and colorful fruiting, well-suited to temperate climates like that of Quebec.