Pear Trees
- Trees must be planted in well drained soil. Consider testing your soil to ensure best compatibility for the trees of your choice.Β
- 6 hours of sunlight Full sun preferred
- Stake all trees for the first 2 years. Dwarfs must have permanent stakes
- Tree guards should be used
- Check for cross pollination requirements
- Plant disease resistant trees for less maintenanceΒ
Our at time of sale sizes you can choose from (based on availability) are:
Bare Root Petite: Our smallest tree, 1-3' tall or 3/8" caliper less than 2 years in age.
Bare Root Maiden: 2 years old, 3-5' or 1-2" caliper and are branchless (also referred to as a "whip".)
Bare Root Field Ready: 2-3 years old, 5-6' or 5/8" caliper and might have some lateral branching, are thicker above the graft, and will bear in 1-2 years.
Bare Root Hand Select: 3 year old trees, 6-9' tall or 3/4" caliper (or based on availability 1" caliper), can be branched and fruit in about a year.
Container: Branched, rooted in pots, and often larger trees anywhere from 5-12'. Available for pick-up at our Gays Mills, WI location and delivery within 200 miles to our noted zones (See our Spee-Dee Shipping Partner Service Area Map).
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