Rock pear for small gardens

Why the variety selection is so important

With some plants in the garden it is easy to achieve the natural growth potential by regular To limit pruning and so with consistent care to a certain desired size of the plants permanently obtain. At a Rock pear The matter is different, however, since these plants are somewhat sensitive to excessive Cutting measures react and cutting errors do not "grow out" over the years. It can therefore be more than frustrating to compulsively grow vigorous varieties like the copper rock pear (Amelanchier lamarckii) on a compact one size wanting to limit. Well-shaped growth is therefore more likely to be achieved with the right kind of rock pear Variety selection as well as with shaped cuts starting as early as possible.

Select small varieties in a targeted manner

Among the numerous varieties of rock pear there are some varieties that are only relatively compact in old age height reach:

• The common rock pear (Amelanchier ovalis): reaches about 1 to 3 m in height, rarely 4 m in height possible
• The spiked rock pear (Amelanchier spicata): usually reaches a height of 0.5 to 2 m
• The dwarf rock pear Helvetica (Amelanchier rotundifolia Helvetica): reaches a height of about 1 to 2 m
• The pillar rock pear obelisk (Amelanchier alnifolia obelisk): slim Obelisk shape with a maximum height of about 3 to 5 m
• The rock pear Bluemoon (Amelanchier Bluemoon): is max. 2.5 m high

Advantages of small varieties of rock pear

Compact growing varieties of the rock pear are not only for smaller gardens or for cultivation in the bucket the right choice. They make weaker through theirs growth also at Maintenance measures like that cut less work. In addition, the ediblefruit can be harvested without ladders and contortions.