Dwarf pear
Dwarf pear
Capparis spinosa
Plant family
- others -
Season Overview
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
Harvest
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1ST YEAR
FOLLOWING YEARS
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Dry
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
Low
Light germinator
Germination temperature
20 - 25 °C (Degrees Celsius)
Plant distance
80 cm
Row spacing
100 cm
Seeding depth
0.5 cm
Instructions
Description
A dwarf pear tree is a compact, space-saving version of the classic pear tree. Ideal for small gardens or growing in pots. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 to 2 meters. Dwarf pear trees are easy to care for, hardy and produce a bountiful harvest after just a few years. They prefer a sunny location and well-drained soil.
Origin:
Südeuropa, Mittelmeerraum (Spanien, Italien, Frankreich, Algerien, Marokko, Griechenland)
Growing tips
Dwarf pear trees need well-drained and nutrient-rich soil. Avoid waterlogging, otherwise the roots could be damaged. You can also grow dwarf pear trees in a pot as long as the pot is large enough (40-50 liters). The best time to plant is in the fall or spring when the soil is frost-free. When planting, the grafting point should remain above the ground. Regular maintenance pruning in winter or spring promotes growth and fruiting. Remove dead, diseased or overly dense branches. Many pear varieties require a pollination partner for successful fruiting. Find out beforehand whether your variety is a self-pollinator or cross-pollinator. Depending on the variety, dwarf pear trees bear their first fruit after 2 to 3 years.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Aubergine / Eggplant
Broccoli
Broccoli raab / Stem cabbage / Cima di rapa
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage (Cabbage)
Cabbage (Pointed cabbage)
Cabbage (red cabbage)
Cabbage (Savoy cabbage)
Cauliflower
Chili
Collard greens
Collard greens (Kale)
Collard greens (Tuscan kale / Dinosaur kale / Palm tree kale)
Courgette / Zucchini
Cucumber / Gherkin
Gemüsekohl - Flower Sprouts / Kohlröschen
Gemüsekohl - Kai-Lan / Chinesischer Brokkoli
Katzenminze
Kohlrabi / German turnip / Turnip cabbage
Lettuce (Common chicory)
Lettuce (Endive / Escarole / Erisée)
Lettuce (Lamb's lettuce)
Lettuce (Lettuce)
Lettuce (Oriental greens / Brown mustard)
Lettuce (Radicchio / Italian chicory)
Lettuce (Sugar loaf)
Melon (Sugar melon)
Melon (Watermelon)
Mint
Napa cabbage / Chinese cabbage
Okra
Ornamental pumpkin
Parsley
Pepper / Paprika
Pumpkin / Squash
Root parsley
Tomato (Bush tomato)
Tomato (Cocktail bush tomato)
Tomato (Cocktail Stake Tomato)
Tomato (Stake tomato)
Diseases
Downy mildew
Root Rot
Powdery mildews
Pests
Spider mites
Aphids
