You can plant a pear tree anywhere on your plot – who will stop you? But in this case it will hardly bear fruit.
Together with the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , we figured out what requirements a tree makes for its "place of residence".
1. Stagnant water – a firm “no”
You shouldn't expect that a pear tree will like the same place as an apple tree. The root system of these trees goes much deeper into the ground than that of apple trees, so if the groundwater is close, the roots of the pear tree may rot.
This is precisely the reason why you should avoid growing pears in lowlands where flooding occurs regularly.
2. Alkaline soils are not our option
If you notice that the pear tree that is already growing on your plot is shedding flowers and ovaries and is generally growing very poorly, try checking the acidity of the soil.
Under no circumstances should new trees be planted in areas with alkaline soil.
The pear tree needs neutral (slightly acidic) soil.
3. Away from the shade
In the case of a pear tree, there should be no shade at all - otherwise, the tree, firstly, will stretch out, and secondly, will not form flower buds.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
