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Pear tree

bazabaza Posts: 670

Hello Everyone

Just recently been given a Pear Tree which i planted at the bottom of my garden .

Any advice on how to look after it or will i just leave it alone and let nature do it thing

Thanks

Baz

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    Keep it watered for the rest of the year Baza so it can establish - once a week is about right.  Stake it if you haven't already as this prevents wind rock which stops the roots developing properly.  Also keep an eye out for orange spots (pear rust) appearing on leaves and pick off any leaves which show it.  Assuming it's a young tree, you will need to prune it in winter to help it develop a good productive shape - see the RHS advice here:

    https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=164

     

     

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • bazabaza Posts: 670
    My new pear tree is looking in a poor state the leaves are turning black should I be worried

    Thanks

    Baz
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