Standards often grow 18 to 20 feet tall and 12 or more feet wide. Plant dwarf pear trees 18 to 20 feet apart. Dwarf pear trees usually grow eight to 10 feet tall and spread to about seven feet across. Dwarf pear trees often produce fruit a little sooner than standard trees.

How tall are pear trees?

Seedling rootstocks produce standard size trees, which is why most hardy pear trees grow from 25-40 feet tall.

How tall do pear trees grow UK?

Bush shape: A bush shaped pear tree is the most common in UK gardens. Typically the bare trunk will be about 60cm / 2ft and the total height at maturity (on a Quince A rootstock) will be about 3m to 3.5m (10ft to 11ft).

Where is the best place to plant a pear tree?

The ideal position for a pear tree is a sunny, sheltered site, well away from any frost pockets. Avoid poorly drained or shallow soils. You will see pear trees for sale in two forms: bare-root stock (where the roots are exposed when you purchase them) or in containers.

Are pear trees hard to grow?

Growing pears is generally easier than growing apples, as they have less pest and disease issues. They are easy to fit into small yard spaces, too! When growing pears, note that two cultivars are generally needed for successful pollination and fruit set. Most pear trees are not self-pollinating.

How do I keep my pear tree small?

Regular pruning designed to reduce the eventual size of a pear tree can keep its size to about three-quarters of a normally pruned tree. Remember though that pruning of this type needs to repeated for ever. If you forget to prune well for a year or two the tree will simply grow back to its normal size.

What’s the lifespan of a pear tree?

So as far as the average lifespan of pear trees go, again depending on variety and climate, anywhere from 15 to 20 years is possible, given adequate growing conditions.

How long do pear trees live UK?

Pear trees can live for up to 250 years.

Can I plant just one pear tree?

Longtime fruit grower Stella Otto says pears are more tolerant of growing in heavier soils and generally require less care than apples. Starting with just one tree won’t work. For a good harvest, pears require two different varieties for cross-pollination.

How close to a house can I plant a pear tree?

Wall-trained trees should be planted at least 20cm (8 inches) from the wall to allow for the radial growth of the trunk. To keep root problems to a minimum, dig the planting hole about 20cm-40cm away from the wall, and lean the young tree into the wall, so that the roots are away from the base of the wall.

Should you top a pear tree?

While young pear trees (Pyrus spp.) can be trained to various growth habits in which the pear whip is topped after planting, the upper crown of a mature tree should never be lopped off. Nor will topping a pear tree encourage fruit production. Gentler alternatives are available to reduce the size of your overgrown pear.

How much room does a pear tree need?

Standard pear trees need about 20 feet (6 m.) and semi-dwarf pears about 15 feet (5 m.) between trees. Plum trees should be spaced 15 feet (5 m.)

When should you prune a pear tree?

When to winter prune apples and pears Pruning should be carried out when the tree is dormant, between leaf fall and bud burst (usually between November and early March ).

How much sun does a pear tree need?

Since pear trees prefer cool weather, it’s best to plant young trees during the fall, in late winter, or in early spring, while they’re dormant. Choose and prepare the spot. Pear trees need full sun to produce sweet fruit, so pick a spot that gets at least six hours a day.

Do pear trees need a lot of water?

For best growth and production, pears should receive at least one inch of water a week. During dry spells water is mandatory. If not properly watered during droughts fruit may drop prematurely.