Where and How to Plant a Pear Tree

WHERE TO PLANT

Pear trees originate from Mediterranean areas and they appreciate similar conditions. Avoid planting in frost pockets or areas where they will be exposed to strong winds.

The best soil is a well dug but firm loam soil. Pear trees are not picky about the soil acidity unless it is far off the normal. They much prefer a moist soil and will not do well in soil which regularly dries out, especially for the first few years.

HOW TO PLANT

Planting a pear tree is exactly the same as planting an apple tree. Click here to see exactly how it is done and then return to this page.

With pear trees the support can be removed after four or five years although it will not harm it if left in place. Plant bush pear trees about 3.5m (11ft) apart if you have room for more than one.

CLICK HERE FOR HOW TO PRUNE A BUSH PEAR TREE

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