alpine pear

alpine pear · Pruning

alpine pear · Pyrus nivalis
Also known as: snow pear; snow tree

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

How to Prune alpine pear?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.