Pears are a popular fruit tree for the home garden because they’re low-maintenance, have beautiful blossoms, and are easily trained to grow in a small space. As if that weren’t enough, pear trees are as hardy as apple trees (they can thrive in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 10) and are very pest- and disease-resistant.
Apply a small amount of fertilizer early in the year. Add â…› pound of ammonium nitrate per tree multiplied by the number of years the tree has been set in moderately fertile soil. If you have highly fertile soil, use less fertilizer.
You’ll need full sun for best fruit set and fertile, well-drained soil as well as good air circulation.
Prune annually to keep the tree healthy. Generally, prune lightly to keep the trees looking their best and productive.
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