The pear tree does not particularly welcome neighbors, so it is advisable to plant it away from other fruit trees.
Loose soil that allows air and moisture to pass through well are important conditions for a pear tree. But bad neighborhood will negatively affect the tree.
What should not be planted next to a pear tree
Stone fruits do not get along well with pears.
If you have cherry, peach, apricot, plum or cherry plum growing on your plot, there should be at least 7 meters between them and the pear.
The worst neighbor would be a walnut. A pear will not get along with a nut, which produces substances that can suppress a pear. Such a neighborhood will lead to the pear stopping bearing fruit and may die.
Conifers are planted further away from the pear tree; birch and juniper bushes will be bad neighbors.
Where is the best place to plant a pear tree?
For the tree, look for a part of the garden that will be protected from northern winds by buildings or plantings.
The most sensitive varieties of the plant are best planted near the south side of the house.
How many pears can grow on a plot
Cross-pollination will promote a good harvest, so you need to plant at least two or three trees, or even more.
What is better to plant next to a pear tree?
Good neighbors for the pear tree will be the pear tree itself, apple trees, grapes, raspberries, and currants.
