This is one of those trees that can be had in all types of gardens, due to its resistance and adaptability. Its beautiful white flowers, which appear in spring, will attract numerous pollinating insects; something very positive if you also have a garden, well thanks to him you can have an even greater harvest.
You want to know how to plant a korean pear tree?
Scientifically known by the name of Pyrus pyrifolia, although commonly called by the name of Nashi or Oriental Pear, it is a tree that lives in climates with mild frosts, and that reaches 5-6m in height. Its leaves are deciduous, which means that it loses them in autumn. The fruit, the delicious pears, have a globose shape, and if the growing conditions are optimal, they can get very big.
It is not demanding in terms of the type of soil, but if you have a calcareous or clayey soil, or one that has a tendency to compact, it is highly recommended to make a 1m x 1m hole, and mix the earth that you have removed with perlite or other porous material. In this way, it will be easier for you to start growing in its final location.
To make the transplant a success, follow this simple step by step:
- The first thing to do is find a place in full sun, at a minimum distance of 3m from other plants or of any construction.
- We give it a good watering, we carefully remove it from the pot and we place it in the center of the planting hole.
- We fill with earth, and finally we water again.
If you live in windy weather, it is imperative to clamp it to a stake until it has established itself. You can start to pay it four weeks after planting.
Do you have a Korean pear tree in your garden?