Pear.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Deciduous fruit tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

30 to 40 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 8

Floración

Early to mid spring

Cuidados

Plant your tree in a spot with plenty of sun and well draining soil. Keep an eye out for fire blight or pests like aphids, which can damage the branches and leaves. Regular monitoring helps you catch issues before they spread.

Riego

Water deeply during dry spells to ensure the roots stay hydrated.

Abonado

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

Poda

Prune in late winter while the tree is dormant to shape it and improve airflow.

Trasplante

Young trees in containers need larger pots every few years as they grow.

Suelo

Loamy, well draining soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

-25 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 30 to 50 years

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Baja

Seguridad

Personas

The seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides which can release cyanide if consumed in large quantities.

Niños

The fruit is safe, but be mindful of the seeds which should not be eaten in large amounts.

Alérgenos por contacto

The leaves and bark are generally safe, but some people may experience mild contact dermatitis from sap.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen from pear trees can trigger seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals during the spring bloom.

Comestibilidad

Always wash fruit thoroughly to remove potential pesticide residues if not grown organically.

Cómo identificarla

• Oval leaves with serrated edges
• White flowers with five petals
• Pyramidal or rounded tree shape
• Fleshy fruit with gritty texture

Altura

3 a 10m

Anchura

2 a 6m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

white, 2 a 4cm

Frutos

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

Problemas frecuentes

• Fire blight — A bacterial infection causing branches to look scorched and wilted.
• Codling moth — Larvae tunnel into the fruit causing damage and rot.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

grafting, seed

Cuándo plantar

early spring, late autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Apply a thick layer of organic mulch around the base to protect roots from extreme temperature fluctuations. Ensure the tree is dormant before applying any winter pruning.

En maceta

Dwarf varieties can grow in large containers, but they require significant root space and regular feeding.

Planting a diverse understory of herbs and flowers helps attract beneficial insects that prey on common pear pests.

Buenas compañeras

• Cebollino — Chives may help deter certain pests and improve soil health.
• Comfrey — Comfrey acts as a dynamic accumulator, bringing nutrients up from the deep soil.

Mantenla lejos de

• Juniperus — Junipers can host cedar pear rust which severely damages pear foliage and fruit.

Especies parecidas

• Pyrus pyrifolia — These produce rounder, crunchier fruit but share similar growth habits.

Ciencia

Familia

Rosaceae

Género

Pyrus

Orden

Rosales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Europe and Western Asia

Conservación

Not of conservation concern.

Pear trees thrive in temperate climates with distinct seasonal changes and well drained soil.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

culinary fruit, ornamental tree, pollinator garden

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Do I need two trees to get fruit?

Most pear varieties require cross pollination from a different cultivar to produce a good crop.

When should I prune my pear tree?

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

De dónde viene el nombre

Pyrus is the classical Latin name for the pear tree, while communis refers to its common occurrence.

Bueno saberlo

• Pears were once known as butter fruit due to their soft texture.
• There are over 3,000 varieties of pears grown worldwide.
• Pear wood is highly prized for making musical instruments and fine furniture.