Commonly Asked Questions

How do I look after my Pear Espalier?

Espaliered fruit will continue to grow beyond the current lattice. You can snip off the existing lattice to attach a larger lattice or an additional one. Espaliered fruit grows well along guide wires also. Plants can also be pruned back to smaller sizes to suit compact gardens. Consider purchasing “C” clips from your local hardware store for easy attachment as new growth comes through.

How do I get my Pear Espalier to produce delicious fruit?

A well-hydrated plant will produce juicy fruit. The location of the Espalier is especially important, as pears will prefer a full sun location. Look into disease prevention to ensure your plant is healthy and use a gentle fertiliser suitable for pears. Good draining is also necessary, to avoid wet roots. A layer of mulch will also help keep the moisture in the soil. Pruning will also encourage good apple production. Apples and Pears require two different varieties to be planted either in the same garden or in neighboring gardens, this will encourage the bees to cross pollinate and the plant to product juicy and delicious fruit. If you are selecting an espalier that has already been double planted, the cross pollination is already taken care of and only 1 plant is required.

I am after a specific pear variety, can I request this?

Yes you can, speak to our friendly team about your desired pear varieties.