How to Plant a Pear Tree
Plant your pear tree in late winter or early spring for ideal conditions.. Pick a spot that gets 6 hours of sun each day.. Test the soil pH
Steps
Plant your pear tree in late winter or early spring for ideal conditions.
Plant your pear tree in late winter or early spring for ideal conditions.
Pick a spot that gets 6 hours of sun each day.
Pick a spot that gets 6 hours of sun each day.
Test the soil pH
Test the soil pH
Check that your soil drains well so your tree doesn't get water logged.
Check that your soil drains well so your tree doesn't get water logged.
Put 2 pear trees about 20 to 200 ft (6.1 to 61.0 m) apart if you want fruit.
Put 2 pear trees about 20 to 200 ft (6.1 to 61.0 m) apart if you want fruit.
Remove the tree from its pot.
Remove the tree from its pot.
Turn the tree on its side so you can examine the root ball.
Turn the tree on its side so you can examine the root ball.
Use pruning shears to cut through any circling roots.
Use pruning shears to cut through any circling roots.
Dig a hole that's twice as wide and as deep as the root ball.
Dig a hole that's twice as wide and as deep as the root ball.
Put the tree in the hole with the graft 2 to 4 in (5.1 to 10.2 cm) above the soi
Put the tree in the hole with the graft 2 to 4 in (5.1 to 10.2 cm) above the soil.
Spread out the roots without bending or twisting them.
Spread out the roots without bending or twisting them.
Fill the hole with 1/3 compost and 2/3 soil.
Fill the hole with 1/3 compost and 2/3 soil.
Water the tree to help the roots settle.
Water the tree to help the roots settle.
Choose a tree that's labeled for a container.
Choose a tree that's labeled for a container.
Pick a container that's 18 to 20 in (46 to 51 cm) in diameter.
Pick a container that's 18 to 20 in (46 to 51 cm) in diameter.
Fill the bottom of the pot with broken concrete or clay for moisture.
Fill the bottom of the pot with broken concrete or clay for moisture.
Put the tree in the pot with the graft 2 to 4 in (5.1 to 10.2 cm) above the top.
Put the tree in the pot with the graft 2 to 4 in (5.1 to 10.2 cm) above the top.
Cover the root system with 1/3 compost and 2/3 potting soil.
Cover the root system with 1/3 compost and 2/3 potting soil.
Water the plant to settle the roots.
Water the plant to settle the roots.
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