Pear tree prices depend on several factors. On the one hand, the type of pear plays a role. The rarer the variety is bred, the higher the price. The size of the tree is also reflected in the price.
How much does a pear tree cost?
The prices for pear trees vary depending on the variety, size and age. Rare varieties, standard trees, older trees, short-growing varieties or new varieties can cost between 50-100 euros. More commonly grown varieties are often available for less than 20 euros.
How much does a pear tree cost?
For some pear trees you have to pay more money than for others. Expensive are:
- Rare pear varieties
- High-stem trees
- Older trees
- Small breeds
- New breeds
New breeds in particular can cost a few hundred euros. Pear trees that require a lot of effort to grow, small trees or columnar plants also have their price. You have to invest between 50 and 100 euros for these trees.
Inexpensive alternatives for buying pear trees
If you don't want to spend so much money, choose cheaper alternatives.
- Commonly grown pear varieties
- Pear bushes
- Pear trees from other hobby gardeners
Inexpensive pear trees can often be had for less than 20 euros. Trees from hobby gardeners are sometimes exchanged for other plants.
Free alternative: Grow your own pear tree
You don't have to pay a cent for pear trees you grow yourself. You get new trees by grafting them with scions from he althy trees, which you graft onto a rootstock.
But it takes a few years until the tree bears the first fruit. This solution is therefore only suitable for garden enthusiasts with a lot of patience and sensitivity for the propagation of pear trees.
Buy trees at the nursery or order them online
Many mail order companies offer pear trees in almost all varieties and growth forms on the Internet. These offers are often cheaper than trees from the nursery. However, you must not forget the quite high shipping costs.
Buying at the tree nursery has the advantage that you can choose “your” tree yourself. You will receive free advice on how to properly plant and care for the pear tree. You can take the tree home with you and plant it in the garden straight away.
Tips & Tricks
In some cities, a cheap source for pear trees is the garden department. Old varieties are preferably sold there to hobby gardeners. The quantities are usually limited. All you have to do is pick up the pear trees and they don't cost anything.
