What is the best time to plant a flowering pear tree?

Answer 1

Generally the best time to plant trees is in the early spring or the late fall. If the tree is dormant that is the only time that you can plant it. However if the tree is potted you can go ahead and plant it now. Keeping it in that small pot isn't doing it any favors. I would mulch it around the base and keep it well watered to help defend it against the summer heat. A good rule of thumb is that most things can be planted any time during their growing season. Best of Luck!!!

Answer 2

Generally, the best time is spring. This gives the tree an entire summer to put down roots, so it can better survive the winter. Keep it well watered for the first year to ensure that it settles into its new home. Incidently, there are two types of flowering Pear trees .
( Bradford Pear ) While both are Bradford Pears , one type has a good upright growth, while the other's branches extend out more perpendicular to the trunk, resulting in a wider, more round shape to the tree.The wider type are not so good for places that receive a lot of ice and snow .the weight will cause damage to the limbs. The upright variety , with its branches closer to the trunk, have much stronger limbs, much more suited to winter conditions.....

I have a nice one that I planted 4 years ago ... It put on a real show this past spring ( and yes, its the upright type , ...lol )
Enjoy !!!

Answer 3

there are actually many different flowering pears available to the consumer today, all are in the family of pyrus calleryana, the best known is Bradford but it is also a very weakly branched tree and will break apart not only from snow loads but even swirling winds can destroy the branches..depending on where your located will limit your choices a little but if you want a larger more expansive head go with aristocrat (unless your south of Virginia for aristocrat tends to have problems with fire blight down south) and if your looking for a more oval and tighter look try chanticleer(Cleavland select) but as i said there are many out there and they all look very much alike when young-but have noticeable differences as they mature---the best time to plant isn't as important as you may think--its when the nursery's can dig them up that matters, and that generally is early spring--i have had great luck planting them anytime but spring does give the roots more time to establish so that to me is a benefit--however a spring dug tree balled and burlaped can be planted anytime during the season---they are easy to grow as well , but don't be fooled they are very fast growing and should be given ample space to do so----------------blanco

Answer 4

flowering now? what country are you in?
the fall is the best time to plant trees but if you have already better get in with lots of water

Answer 5

I took a branch off my pear tree, put it in water with root starter and now the darn thing is budding! Does anyone know how do I transplant this tree?

Answer 6

fall

Answer 7

http://www.landsteward.com/page.cfm/167 here you my find some info