Some varieties of the pear can grow to a considerable size in a well-suited location. But there are also smaller varieties that are suitable for planting in a bucket or in a smaller garden.

The spiked pear grows to a maximum of two meters high

Why strain selection is so important

With some plants in the garden, it is easy to limit the natural growth potential through regular pruning and thus to maintain a certain desired size of the plants with consistent care. With a service pear, on the other hand, things are different, as these plants are somewhat sensitive to excessive pruning and pruning errors do not “grow out” over the years. It can therefore be more than frustrating to try to compulsively limit strong-growing varieties such as the copper pear (Amelanchier lamarckii) to a compact size. Shapely growth of the service pear is therefore more likely to be achieved with the right choice of variety and with topiary starting as early as possible.

Select small varieties

Among the numerous varieties of the pear tree, there are some that only reach a relatively compact height even when they are old:

  • The common service pear (Amelanchier ovalis): reaches about 1 to 3 m in height, rarely 4 m in height
  • The spiked service pear (Amelanchier spicata): usually reaches a height of 0.5 to 2 m
  • The dwarf rock pear Helvetica (Amelanchier rotundifolia Helvetica): reaches about 1 to 2 m in height
  • The columnar rock pear obelisk (Amelanchier alnifolia obelisk): slender obelisk shape with a maximum height of about 3 to 5 m
  • The Bluemoon pear (Amelanchier Bluemoon): grows to a maximum height of 2.5 m

Advantages of small varieties of the service pear

Compact growing varieties of the service pear are not only the right choice for smaller gardens or for growing in pots. Due to their weaker growth, they also make less work when it comes to maintenance measures such as pruning. In addition, the edible fruits can be harvested without a ladder or contortions.

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Due to their compact size, small yielding varieties of the pear such as Amelanchier Bluemoon are also easier to enclose with nets, which protect the harvest from overly greedy birds.

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