Planting and Growing pear 'Onward'
| 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 | 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 pear 'Onward'?
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for pear 'Onward'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for pear 'Onward'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for pear 'Onward'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for pear 'Onward'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize pear 'Onward'?
Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Learn more →How to Prune pear 'Onward'?
Regular pruning required; a spur bearer. Prune cordons and other restricted forms in summer and bushes in winter. Further pruning advice: pruning new pear trees, summer pear pruning, winter pear pruning, renovating pear trees, pruning established fans
Learn more →How to Propagate pear 'Onward'?
Propagate by grafting or chip budding onto a clonal rootstock for fruit; quince rootstocks are usually used. The rootstock used will affect plant size
Learn more →How to Transplant pear 'Onward'?
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Learn more →How to Care for pear 'Onward' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant pear 'Onward'?
Suitable for all training forms including cordons and fan-training. Flowers early and so at risk from spring frosts. Plant in a sunny position in moist, but well-drained soil. Needs another cultivar for pollination. Keep a weed free area of 60cm radius around the trunk. Thin fruit if necessary. Not compatible for pollination purposes with 'Doyenne du Comice'
Learn more →How to Repot pear 'Onward'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest pear 'Onward'?
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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, bullfinches, pear midge, pear blister mite and pear and cherry slugworm
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of pear 'Onward'
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