Pear Tree

About

Pear trees are easier to grow than most other fruit trees. Pears are not as affected by diseases or insects. Pear trees produce small, single white flowers that bloom in spring. The delicious fruit of the pear tree ripens in summer.

Grow your own fresh fruit! Fruit trees are an excellent addition to the edible garden that reaps rewards for years to come.

Highlights

• Grow your own fresh fruit!
• Lovely in landscapes
• Most varieties require a co-pollinator but there are some that are self-pollinating
• Excellent for eating, canning and freezing
• Sweet fruit

Planting Care & Instructions

To plant: Remove tree from packaging. Dig a hole twice the width and depth of the root ball. Place roots in the middle of the hole. Be careful not to plant too deep since this will suffocate the root system. Ensure the roots are not tightly compressed.

Use your fingers or a blunt instrument to loosen the roots and spread out gently to encourage outward growth into the surrounding earth. Use soil that was removed while digging to fill the hole back, remembering to only fill to the top level of the root ball.

Water the soil, allow it to settle and add more soil if needed. Tamp the soil lightly. This will help the soil to further settle. Water the plant again. Add mulch around the plant in a 1-2" layer to help retain moisture. If experiencing hot or dry weather, it will be more important to water plants more frequently versus the recommended 1-2 times per week to water thoroughly.

Make sure to review the recommended USDA zones for your area. It is important to select plants with recommendations for your zone; otherwise, they will not be successful in your landscape due to their inability to grow in those weather conditions.

Growing Tips

Prune back mid season by half to rejuvenate if flowering lags during hot summer weather. The plants require little maintenance as long as they are planted properly and establish themselves.