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.
Pear Tree Care
Pyrus
What is the plant
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Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
5a - 9a
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water the young trees well during dry spells to help establish the roots.
Pruning
Prune annually to keep the tree healthy. Generally, prune lightly to keep the trees looking their best and productive.
Fertilizer
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.
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Sunlight
In full sun as far as possible and out of the way of strong winds.
Soil
You’ll need full sun for best fruit set and fertile, well-drained soil as well as good air circulation.
Temperature
Avoid frost-pockets and if you can't then pick your variety of pear tree carefully.
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