Pull the pear tree in the bucket

Which types of pear are suitable for growing in pots?

Nurseries and nurseries offer special cultivation forms of the most varied Pear varieties as small trees at.

Usually it is a main trunk on which only small side branches grow, the so-called ballerina shape.

Small bushes can also be grown in the tub.

What about the care to note in the bucket?

• Sufficiently large bucket
• Nutritious, low-lime garden soil
• Sunnier Location
• Keep at least two varieties
• Water frequently
• Occasionally Fertilize
• Thinning out regularly

A pear tree in a pot or bucket needs more care than a tree in the open. Its roots cannot spread any further, so you have to make sure that the tree is getting enough nutrients.

Pear trees in pots also need a different pear tree than the pollinator tree. Otherwise the flowers will not be pollinated and will not produce any fruit. It is therefore better to plant two buckets at the same time

Pear varietiesthat bloom at the same time. You can get advice on the right varieties from the nursery.

Bucket pear trees have to be pruned back more often so that the plant does not become too big for the pot. You may need to transplant the pear tree into a larger container.

Tips for keeping the bucket

If you want to cultivate one or more pear trees in the bucket, look for a good location on the terrace. Pear trees prefer a lot of sun and little wind.

The plant pot must be cleaned very well before planting, especially if other plants have grown in it beforehand. Contaminated residues can cause lasting damage to the pear tree.

Check pear trees in the bucket regularly Pests and diseases. If kept in a pot, fungi and lice cause a lot of damage in a short time. They may cause the pear tree to die.

Tips & Tricks

Don't expect huge harvests when you grow a pear tree in a bucket. In a warm, sunny location and with a pollinator tree nearby, the bucket tree can certainly bear some delicious pears.