Transplanted Asian pear trees

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Luziannagourmet Hester, LA(Zone 9a) Mar 23, 2009

Do I need to stake these the first couple years or just let 'em grow?

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jujubetexas San Marcos, TX(Zone 8b) Mar 23, 2009

Depends on the variety. A 20th century is so sturdy and compact and it probably wouldnt need it while a Housi is long and lanky and probably would. I would do it just in case.

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scottfsmith Baltimore, MD Mar 23, 2009

I have 42 pears and found that none needed staking. The soil is also a factor so not every site is uniform. Since I have 400 trees I decided just to add stakes if anything started to lean. It is the M9 apples that have needed nearly all the stakes.

Scott

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Dlmcgrw Colton, CA(Zone 8b) Mar 24, 2009

luziannagourmet, careful how you stake your trees. Preventing them from natural movement in the wind can lead to very weak trunks. A well shaped trunk (thick at the bottom and tapering) is the trees response to movement. If you have high winds then staking might be neccesary, but look for guidance on how to do it. Don

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Luziannagourmet Hester, LA(Zone 9a) Mar 25, 2009

So, guess I will leave them free unless the hurricanes roll around this year...

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