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Common Pear
Pyrus communis
Deciduous fruiting tree with beautiful flowers; coarse growth; challenging but rewarding.
The year, as this species lives it
Thirteen phases. Touch any arc — the wheel remembers what each season asks.
Mid Fall · Oct 1 – Oct 31 · happening now
- Water less frequently. Monitor based on weather.
- Rake and remove all leaf litter. Prevents overwintering fungi.
- Begin moving tree under protection. Avoid freeze-thaw exposure.
- Observation only. Growth has ceased.
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The care sheet
The constants — what stays true in every season.
Full sun
Requires full sun to encourage fruiting and reduce fungal issues.
Moderate to high
Avoid letting soil dry out completely in fruiting season.
Balanced
Avoid high nitrogen to prevent coarse growth; use phosphorus for fruiting.
Structural in early spring, maintenance after flowering
Prune just before bud swell; avoid heavy summer cuts.
Spring or Autumn
Wire young shoots; mature wood snaps easily.
Every 2-3 years
Repot in early spring; avoid disturbing large roots.
Cuttings or seed
Seedlings show strong vigor; cuttings slow but viable.
Fully hardy but protect from late frosts during bud swell.
Water generously during dry periods.