Since the service pear hardly has any problems even with relatively inhospitable locations, it is traditionally planted to secure slopes. The plant, which was recently "rediscovered" by gardeners, can also develop a high decorative value when planted in a bucket.

The pear can even be raised as a bonsai

Compact growing varieties of the service pear

In principle, any pear can be grown in a pot: After all, these are plants that are not particularly demanding in terms of care and can form a great contrast to the rest of the garden planting due to their magnificent autumn colors. Depending on the variety selected, service pears reach a height of 6 m or more when they are old. Small varieties such as the spiked service pear or the dwarf service pear Helvetica are therefore more suitable for cultivation in a tub on the balcony or terrace. After all, the growth of service pear trees can only be kept in check to a limited extent by pruning.

Location, substrate and pot size as central factors for healthy service pears in pots

In order for a pear to grow well and thrive in a pot, the following requirements should be met:

  • Place in a relatively sunny spot
  • loamy-clayey or loamy-sandy substrate without waterlogging
  • sufficiently large planter

Rock pear grows better in a sunny location than in the shade, but in drought and heat stress the leaves can sometimes tend to turn red long before autumn. The substrate in the pot should be as loose and uncompacted as possible, whereby annual compost or long-term fertilizers such as horn shavings (€32.93) are sufficient as fertilizer. In order to prevent waterlogging, a drainage layer should be inserted in the lower area of the bucket when planting. The pot size should offer the pear sufficient space for the roots, then repotting is only necessary about every three years.

Hardy even in the bucket without any problems

Since the pear is generally very hardy, it does not require any special protective measures in winter either. Potted specimens should be watered on frost-free days during periods of severe frost to prevent drought damage. A move to a warm winter quarters is by no means necessary for the service pear, but rather counterproductive.

tips

If pear pear trees are placed in a pot on a terrace or on the balcony, the fruit can soil and discolour floor tiles or other floor coverings. Fallen fruit should be removed quickly or, even better, harvested in time for consumption.

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