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Pear

Pyrus communis

A fruit tree cropping from late summer into autumn; most need a pollination partner.

Key figures

ItemValueSource
Pot size45–50 cm wide and deep, dwarfing rootstock[1]
Sowing / plantingwhile dormant, autumn to spring[1]

The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.

These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.

Sources

  1. RHS: Pears – grow your own