A pear can develop optimally in the garden if it is planted in a well thought-out location from the outset. Should later replanting nevertheless become necessary, this usually does not pose a major problem with a service pear.

Transplanting during flowering is not highly recommended

Better to replant than to cut back brutally

When choosing a variety, some garden owners underestimate the size that different varieties of pear can reach over the years. There are also smaller varieties that only reach a lower growth height all by themselves and without constant pruning. However, if a pear tree threatens to grow too high in its original location, transplanting should be preferred to brutal pruning. In contrast to many other garden shrubs and trees, pear trees do not tolerate heavy pruning, and it often takes years for them to recover from their rather unaesthetic shape after pruning.

The right time for transplanting

Basically, pear trees are not very sensitive when transplanted. They can therefore be planted almost all year round as container goods from specialist shops or when transplanted in your own garden. Spring and autumn are ideal for this, but you should not transplant during hot summer periods or when there is frost and frozen ground during the winter. If pear trees are cultivated in pots, they should be transplanted into a suitable sized container about every three years.

The correct procedure for transplanting

When transplanting, care should be taken to ensure that the root ball is as intact as possible. Therefore, dig into the soil with a spade at a distance of at least 50 cm from the trunk of the service pear to carefully find the transition between the thicker roots and the hairy roots. Also ensure that the transport to the new location is as gentle as possible so that as much soil as possible remains on the roots and they cannot dry out so easily. The planting hole at the new location should be dug a little larger than necessary and filled up with loose substrate all around. This makes it easier for the service pear to take root at the new location through the formation of new hairy roots. In addition, attention should be paid to the following points:

  • water the service pear more for a few weeks after transplanting
  • Drain permanently wet locations with a drainage layer
  • Water generously after planting to distribute the soil well around the roots

tips

In the case of the service pear, it can be quite helpful if the plant also receives a subtle pruning directly with the transplanting. In this way, the balance between the plant mass and the root system, which is usually somewhat decimated, is restored and growth at the new location is made easier.

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