SOIL

Prefers well drained fertile soil.

PLANTING SITE

Sunny and sheltered is best. Plant 4-5m apart from other trees.

WATERING

Water well during the early stages, during long dry periods and when the fruit is developing.

CLIMATE

Pears are best in areas with cool to cold Winters and mild Summers.

PESTS & DISEASES

Pears are best with a preventative spray program. At a minimum a winter oil and copper application, followed in Spring at bud movement by another copper spray repeated ten days later.

PLANTING IDEAS

Pears are spectacular specimen trees for their ornamental value, especially in Spring and Autumn. Pears are the best fruit trees for formal espalier.

FRUIT

Varieties range in ripening time from mid Summer to early Autumn.

POLLINATION

See pollination chart. Need to plant at least one pollinating variety to ensure good fruit production.

TREE SIZE

Height up to 5-6m.

RECOMMENDED PRUNING SYSTEM

Modified central leader.