Anyone who plants a pear tree in the garden must be aware that these trees can reach a very old age. Wild forms can live up to 300 years. The average cultivated tree grows for up to 70 years.
How old can a pear tree get?
Pear trees can live to a very old age. Wild forms can live up to 300 years, while refined cultivated forms, often on quince rootstock, reach an age of around 70 years. Size, bark and growth form allow conclusions to be drawn about the age of the tree.
Pear trees can live for several hundred years
Most hobby gardeners are not aware that pear trees can live to a very old age.
If you want to plant a pear tree in your garden, you have to find the ideal location. After all, the tree should grow and thrive there for a long time.
When planting, it should also be taken into account that the pear tree will become very large and sprawling over its long life if it is not cut in time. With the right care measures, the growth can be slowed down somewhat.
Planting grafted pear trees
Refined pear trees only grow as old as the tree on which they are based. Quinces, which have a shorter lifespan, are often used. Pears grafted on quince reach an age of around 70 years.
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The age of a pear tree can only be roughly estimated. You can tell that a tree is very old when the bark shows the typical cracks. The height and size of the tree also allow conclusions to be drawn about its age.
