Stepover Pear Tree
Pear back on size, not quality
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Stepover Pear Tree
- If you haven’t got much space but you still want to grow your own pear tree, then a stepover is a brilliant option. These trees are trained to grow close to the ground, like a single-tiered espalier, and offer a highly ornamental way to edge a veg or flower bed without the risk of any sun-blocking taking place
- ‘Concorde’ holds the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit, boasts pears with truly exceptional taste and reliably produces large crops of fruit every year
- ‘Conference’ is *the* classic dessert pear variety, universally loved for its exceptional taste (both when eaten fresh and used in cooking)
- ‘Williams' Bon Chrétien’ is a wonderful variety, first bred over 250 years ago, boasting juicy, rich pears and cropping very reliably
- Proper training and pruning is important to keep your stepover tree’s shape. Fortunately for you, our growers have done the hard part of the initial training for you!
- You still need to keep on top of maintenance, though, so check out our article, Stepover Apple Trees: The Complete Guide, to find out what to do – don’t worry, the same principles apply for pear trees as they do apple trees
- Bare root stepover trees arrive in a Y shape with two leading branches, which you'll need to gradually train in stages into a T shape on a horizontal frame
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, a stepover pear tree can be grown in a large, trough-style container that is at least 40 centimetres deep and wide enough to accommodate the horizontal branches.
How big does it get?
The stepover pear tree is trained to a low height of just 0.4 to 0.6 metres, with a horizontal spread of 1.5 to 2 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The stepover pear tree needs full sunlight, ideally receiving at least 6 hours of direct sun each day to ripen its fruits.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The stepover pear tree prefers a deep, fertile, and well-drained loamy soil, ideally with a slightly acidic pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
How much watering does this plant need?
The stepover pear tree requires consistent watering of around 5 to 10 litres per week, ensuring the shallow roots do not dry out during the warmer months.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the stepover pear tree requires pruning in late summer to maintain its restricted form and encourage fruiting spurs. Regular pruning is essential to preserve the trained shape.
How hardy is this plant?
Pear trees are fully hardy to H6, tolerating temperatures down to -20°C, but their early spring blossoms can be susceptible to frost damage in colder, exposed regions.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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