The service pear was only "rediscovered" by hobby gardeners a few years ago. Whereas this plant used to be primarily planted for the use of its edible fruits, the focus today is on the appearance of the flowers and leaves.

The pear is easy to care for and robust

How often should a pear be watered?

Immediately after planting, young service pear trees should be watered lightly over a period of a few weeks. Otherwise, a service pear usually gets by with the natural rainfall in the garden, except in extreme dry phases. The situation is somewhat different with pear trees in tubs, which should be watered occasionally in summer as needed. However, with these as with specimens in the field, any kind of waterlogging should be avoided with a substrate of appropriate quality.

What should be considered when repotting or planting a service pear?

When planting or transplanting a pear tree, you really can't do very much wrong. Spring and autumn are good times. Paying attention to the following points when planting has a positive effect on the subsequent growth of your service pear:

  • Planting hole or pot should be generously sized
  • a drainage layer prevents waterlogging
  • added compost is sufficient as a long-term fertilizer for at least one year
  • After planting, do not press the substrate too hard and thereby compact it
  • in the course of planting, a pruning can restore the balance between roots and plant mass

When and how can a pear be pruned?

In principle, it applies to all varieties of the service pear that older specimens should not be shortened too brutally. If you want to achieve a certain shape, such as that of an obelisk, you have to start early with very subtle cuts. Ideally, these can be carried out after flowering, but to a lesser extent also in spring, summer or autumn.

Which pests can infest a pear fruit?

Rock pear trees are usually extremely robust and are rarely attacked by pests.

What can be done about pear diseases?

Like many other rose plants, pear trees are affected by fire blight. Affected parts of the plant should be cut back to the healthy wood as soon as possible. Infestation with powdery mildew occurs more frequently, and should be sprayed with a 1:5 mixture of milk and water as a preventive measure from the moment the plants sprout. Infected buds and shoots must also be removed, as the fungus overwinters in them.

How should a pear be optimally fertilized?

In nature, pear trees also grow on very poor soil and do not require any intensive fertilization apart from the occasional addition of compost or horn shavings (€32.93) used as long-term fertilizer.

What should be considered when overwintering service pear trees?

Rock pear trees are hardy both outdoors and in pots. However, care should be taken to avoid waterlogging or damage caused by drought caused by long periods of frost.

tips

Fertilizers used with service pear trees should contain as little nitrogen as possible, as this can increase susceptibility to powdery mildew.

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