Pyrus pyrifolia 'Tama' - 80-100 CM C2 WHIP

Bulletpoints
* sweet, aromatic flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Growth habit
Chinese pear is an upright growing small tree that can reach a height of 3 - 4 metres and a width of 2.5 - 3.5 metres.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Pyrus pyrifolia prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to September - Apply compost: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Flower
Pyrus pyrifolia forms white flowers from April.

fruit
The golden-yellow stone fruits have a sweet, aromatic flavour. Ripen from mid-August.

Use
Bee pasture, fresh consumption, dessert, drinks