Pear.

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Care level

Moderate

Plant type

Deciduous fruit tree

Light

Full sun

Indoor light

direct

Water

Every 7 to 14 days

Mature size

6 to 12 meters

Growth rate

medium

Hardiness

USDA 4 to 9

Bloom time

Early to mid spring

Cuidados

Prune your tree during late winter dormancy to encourage airflow and fruit production. Watch for signs of fire blight like blackened leaves or sunken cankers on branches. Ensure the tree receives consistent moisture throughout the growing season.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season.

Feeding

Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.

Pruning

Prune in late winter to remove dead wood and shape the canopy.

Repotting

Repotting is generally only for young trees in containers.

Soil

Loamy, well drained soil

Soil pH

6.0 to 7.0

Temperature

-25 to 35°C

Humidity

40 to 60%

Drought tolerance

moderate

Lifespan

Perennial, typically 20 to 50 years.

Fragrance

strong

Deer and rabbits

low

Seguridad

People

The seeds contain compounds that release cyanide when digested, which can be harmful if ingested in significant amounts.

Children

The small, hard seeds pose a choking hazard to small children if they are not removed before eating.

Contact allergens

Some people may experience mild skin irritation from contact with the fuzzy leaves or bark.

Airborne allergens

The pollen can trigger seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals during the spring bloom.

Edibility

While the fruit is edible, the seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides and should not be consumed in large quantities.

Cómo identificarla

• Oval shaped glossy green leaves
• White five petaled spring flowers
• Distinctive pyriform shaped fruit
• Rough textured greyish brown bark

Height

6 to 12m

Spread

4 to 8m

Leaves

green, deciduous

Flowers

white, 2 to 4cm

Fruit

green, yellow, brown, red, Late summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Fire blight — A bacterial infection that causes branches to look scorched and wilted.
• Pear psylla — Small insects that suck sap and leave behind sticky honeydew.
• Codling moth — Larvae tunnel into the fruit, causing internal damage.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagation

grafting, budding

When to plant

spring, autumn

Overwintering

Apply a thick layer of mulch around the base to protect roots from extreme temperature swings. Prune away any dead or diseased wood during the dormant season.

In containers

Dwarf varieties can grow in large containers, but they require a pot at least 20 gallons in size.

Planting a variety of spring flowers near your pear tree will ensure plenty of bees are present for pollination.

Buenas compañeras

• Chives — They may help deter certain pests with their strong scent.
• Comfrey — It acts as a dynamic accumulator to bring nutrients to the surface for the tree.
• Daffodils — They help suppress grass growth around the base of the tree.

Mantenla lejos de

• Juniper — They can host cedar pear rust which spreads to the fruit trees.

Especies parecidas

• Apple — They share similar growth habits and are both members of the rose family.
• Quince — It is a close relative often used as rootstock for pear trees.

Ciencia

Family

Rosaceae

Genus

Pyrus

Order

Rosales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Native range

Temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Conservation

Most cultivated pear species are not of conservation concern, though wild relatives are sometimes threatened by habitat loss.

Pears thrive in temperate climates by entering a deep winter dormancy to survive freezing temperatures.

Value to wildlife

nectar source, nesting habitat

Pollinators

bees, beetles

Uses

culinary fruit, ornamental blossoms, pollinator support

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Why is my pear tree not fruiting?

It may be too young, lack a compatible pollinator, or have suffered frost damage to the blossoms.

When should I prune my pear tree?

Pruning is best done in late winter while the tree is dormant.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Pyrus comes from the Latin word for pear, while the common name pear traces back to ancient Germanic roots.

Bueno saberlo

• Pears are members of the rose family.
• There are thousands of pear varieties grown worldwide.
• Pears ripen best off the tree in a cool place.
• Ancient Greeks and Romans valued pears for their medicinal properties.