9 Tips for a Healthy Pear Tree

Which Size Tree is Right for You? As with most fruit trees, the pear tree can be purchased in either a standard size or a dwarf size. ...
Purchase the Right Version. ...
Find the Right Location for Your Pear Tree. ...
Consider Spacing Between Pear Trees. ...
Stake It Up. ...
Mulch is Your Friend. ...
Fertilize Your Tree. . . ...
Don't Overwork It.

How do you make a healthy pear tree?
Do pear trees need a lot of water?
What nutrients do pear trees need?
How do you take care of a dying pear tree?
How do I make my pears bigger?
What is the best fertilizer for pear trees?
Are pear tree roots invasive?
Where is the best place to plant a pear tree?
When should I fertilize my pear tree?
What is the best feed for apple and pear trees?

How do you make a healthy pear tree?

Prune annually to keep the tree healthy. Generally, prune lightly to keep the trees looking their best and productive. For dwarf trees, prune them to a central leader system. Standard-size trees can be pruned to either a central leader system or a modified leader system, which is easier to maintain.

Do pear trees need a lot of water?

For best growth and production, pears should receive at least one inch of water a week. During dry spells water is mandatory. If not properly watered during droughts fruit may drop prematurely. Keep at least 4 feet around the pear tree clear of grass and weeds to reduce the competition for water.

What nutrients do pear trees need?

In general, pear trees thrive when macronutrients like Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P), and Potassium (K) are present. Nitrogen helps encourage vegetative growth (leaves and branches). Phosphorus encourages root and blossom development.

How do you take care of a dying pear tree?

To keep fire blight at by, select a pear variety that is resistant to the problem. Help your tree resist fire blight by keeping it well watered during the spring and summer; mulching will also help conserve water. Don't prune your tree too heavily as new growth is more susceptible to fire blight than old.

How do I make my pears bigger?

I would try removing some flowers - fewer fruit result in larger fruit. Also, trees with many branches block light and prevent fruit from getting bigger so pruning - up to 1/3 of the tree - may help.

What is the best fertilizer for pear trees?

How to Feed a Pear Tree. The easiest method to use when fertilizing a pear tree is to use a balanced 13-13-13 fertilizer. Spread ½ cup of fertilizer in a circle that is 6 inches from the trunk and ends two feet from the tree. You want to keep the fertilizer away from the trunk to prevent burn.

Are pear tree roots invasive?

Under some conditions, they can even be considered invasive, and you don't want these pear tree roots near houses or other structures. They should not be planted close to other trees either since the roots can entangle.

Where is the best place to plant a pear tree?

The ideal position for a pear tree is a sunny, sheltered site, well away from any frost pockets. Avoid poorly drained or shallow soils. You will see pear trees for sale in two forms: bare-root stock (where the roots are exposed when you purchase them) or in containers.

When should I fertilize my pear tree?

FEEDING PEAR TREES

We recommend feeding with Blood Fish and Bone in early to mid Spring and then again in late autumn with the same. A major benefit of an organic fertiliser such as blood, fish and bone is that it is very unlikely to apply too much.

What is the best feed for apple and pear trees?

Apples and young pear trees. Apples and young pear trees need nitrogen fertiliser annually, with culinary apples requiring more nitrogen than dessert varieties.