Planting and Growing Pyrus communis 'Robin'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Pyrus communis 'Robin'?
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Pyrus communis 'Robin'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Pyrus communis 'Robin'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Pyrus communis 'Robin'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Pyrus communis 'Robin'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Pyrus communis 'Robin'?
Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Learn more →How to Prune Pyrus communis 'Robin'?
Prune according to chosen training method. See pruning new pear trees, summer pear pruning, winter pear pruning, renovating pear trees and pruning established fans
Learn more →How to Propagate Pyrus communis 'Robin'?
Propagate by chip budding in late summer, or grafting in mid-winter, onto a clonal rootstock for pears. Fruit grown from pips is unlikely to resemble the parent
Learn more →How to Transplant Pyrus communis 'Robin'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Pyrus communis 'Robin' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Pyrus communis 'Robin'?
Needs a deep, fertile, moist but well-drained, fairly neutral soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Will not thrive on very acid soils, shallow chalk soils or with shade for more than half the day. See pear cultivation for further advice
Learn more →How to Repot Pyrus communis 'Robin'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Pyrus communis 'Robin'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to blossom wilt, brown rot, fireblight, pear scab, European pear rust and honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, codling moth, pear blister mite, pear midge and pear and cherry slugworm
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Pyrus communis 'Robin'
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