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About Golden Spice Pears Golden Spice pears are versatile and great for eating fresh, for cooking, for canning, and for baking. The tree will grow well in zones 3 through 7. It is a smaller fruit tree, growing to between 15 and 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters) in height and 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 meters) in spread.
- What do pear trees need to grow?
- Where do pear trees grow best?
- How do I get a good pear crop?
- What is the best fertilizer for pear trees?
- How long do pear trees last?
- Can you plant just one pear tree?
- How long does it take to grow a pear tree from seed?
- Do pear trees produce every year?
- When should you eat pears?
- Do ornamental pears have invasive roots?
- Can an apple tree pollinate a pear tree?
What do pear trees need to grow?
Planting
- Plant pear trees in early spring. ...
- You'll need full sun for best fruit set and fertile, well-drained soil as well as good air circulation.
- If you live outside of the dry western regions, you should choose fire blight–resistant types and rootstocks.
Where do pear trees grow best?
Commercial pear production in the U.S. is centered in Washington and California, where varieties such as Bartlett and Bosc are grown. Those varieties would not survive winters in the average Minnesota garden.
How do I get a good pear crop?
Plant. 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.
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.
How long do pear trees last?
How Long Do Pear Trees Live? With optimal conditions, wild pear trees can live upwards of 50 years. Among cultivated pears, however, this is rarely the case. Often orchards will replace a pear tree before the end of its natural lifespan when fruit production slows.
Can you plant just one pear tree?
All fruit trees require proper pollination in order to produce fruit. Most pear trees are completely or partially self-pollinated, so it is necessary to plant more than one variety if you wish to have fruit.
How long does it take to grow a pear tree from seed?
The seeds should germinate and produce green growth in three months. After the pear trees grow 1 foot tall (31 cm.), you can place them in the ground.
Do pear trees produce every year?
No, pear trees do not produce fruit every year. Young pear trees take several years to mature enough to produce fruit. Many pear trees will start producing a small amount of fruit in their third year. Full fruit production may not occur until 4 to 6 years into the tree's life.
When should you eat pears?
Pears ripen from the inside out, so you can't judge their ripeness by looking at the skin. To test if a pear is ripe, apply gentle pressure near the stem end. If it gives slightly, it's most likely ready to be eaten. Pears are one of the few fruits that don't ripen successfully on the tree.
Do ornamental pears have invasive roots?
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.
Can an apple tree pollinate a pear tree?
In general terms each species can only pollinate others of its own kind - apples will only pollinate other apples, pears will only pollinate pears, and so on. Amongst apples there is generally no distinction between crab apples, cider apples, and mainstream apples - they can all potentially cross-pollinate each other.
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