Pear Marble: description, photos, reviews, pollinators

Marble pear was selected more than fifty years ago, but to this day this variety stands out favorably among two hundred competitors – trees with sweet marbled fruits are very common in the middle lane. Gardeners love the marble pear for its high yield and large sweet fruits, as well as for its good adaptability to the climatic conditions of most regions of Our Country. With proper care, it is possible to grow the Marble variety in the south of the country, and in the Moscow region, and in the Urals – the characteristics of the variety allow this.

A description of the Marble pear variety, photos and reviews can be found in this article, in addition, it will talk about pollinators, the rules for planting and growing pear trees.

Variety description

The Marble pear variety was bred in Our Country by crossing the Forest Beauty with Winter Bere. That is why the tree is perfectly adapted to the climatic conditions of most regions of the country.

Characteristics pear Marble has the following:

• the tree grows up to four meters in height, the crown has a pyramidal;
• leaves are glossy, large, slightly serrated;
• medium-sized flowers (up to 3 cm), saucer-shaped, white;
• flowering time is early (therefore, Marble pear flowers often freeze in spring);
• the size of the fruit is medium-large – about 170 grams;
• the shape of the pears is correct, the peel of ripe fruits is golden-green, the flesh is creamy, coarse-grained;
• the pulp is very sweet, tender, fragrant (on a five-point tasting scale, the Marble pear earned a mark of 4,8);
• the yield of the variety is high;
• the transportability of pears is good, the fruits can be stored for up to two months without loss of quality and taste;
• the ripening period of the Marble pear is late summer, early autumn;
• resistance to diseases and pests is good, the Marble variety is only susceptible to powdery mildew;
• fruiting occurs 6-7 years after planting the tree;
• pollinators The marble variety may not be needed, since the pear belongs to self-pollinating trees (it is recommended to plant this variety next to Tatyana, Lada or Chizhovskaya pears – gardeners’ reviews indicate that they improve each other’s qualities);
• the winter hardiness of the variety is average – the tree can withstand frosts down to -25 degrees.

The disadvantage of the Marble Pear can be considered poor drought tolerance – the tree needs a large amount of moisture, which means that the gardener will have to water it additionally.

Rules of landing

In general, this variety is considered unpretentious – the tree will bear fruit in almost any conditions and on any soil. To increase the yield and quality of fruits, it is recommended to grow Marble Pear in a well-lit place with fertile and loose soil.

How to check seedling quality

A good and strong pear seedling must meet certain criteria:

1. The age of the tree should be no more than two years – 1-2-year-old seedlings of the Marble variety are optimal for planting. Older trees suffer greatly during transplantation, as they lose more than half of the roots – such seedlings are far behind in development.
2. The seedling should have 3-5 strong and healthy-looking roots, the length of which is about 30 cm. Seedlings with roots hidden in an earthen ball adapt best in a new place – such trees can be planted at any time of the warm season.
3. One-year-old trees may not have side shoots, but two-year-old seedlings should already grow three to four side branches.
4. There should be no damage or cracks on the bark of the tree; the surface of a healthy seedling is ideally smooth and glossy.

The photo below shows healthy seedlings.

Choosing a place and time of landing

Marble pear can be planted both in autumn and in spring. If seedlings are planted in the spring season, you need to wait for stable heat, as return frosts are detrimental to the Marble variety. It is very important to regularly water young trees, because they are afraid of drought.

In autumn, it is better to choose a period for planting a tree before the onset of severe cold and winds. Before the real winter frosts, the root system of the tree must adapt to new conditions and branch well.

The place for the Marble variety is chosen bright, spacious, protected from strong winds. Although the variety loves moisture, but stagnant water for a tree will be detrimental, so you need to take care of removing excess water – dig a ditch.

The soil for a pear needs nutritious and loose, loams and chernozems are perfect. If the composition of the soil is unsatisfactory, it is improved with additives such as humus, peat, sand or compost.

The sequence of actions when planting a marble pear

Planting a pear tree is necessary as follows:

1. A couple of weeks before planting, dig a hole about 80 cm deep, with a diameter of about 60 cm (the size of the hole depends on the size of the tree). The earth removed from the pit is folded into two piles: the upper and lower layers separately.

   

2. Fertile soil from the top layer must be mixed with organic or mineral fertilizers. For these purposes, humus, wood ash, potassium and superphosphate are suitable. If the soil is problematic, limestone is added to it and drainage is done. Now, nutrient soil is laid out at the bottom of the pit so as to fill 2/3 of its volume.
3. In the center of the pit, a support for a tree should be hammered – a peg 130-160 cm long.

   

4. Inspect the seedling for damage. Weak or diseased roots are cut with secateurs, most of the leaves are cut off. If the roots have had time to dry, soak them in a clay mash for several minutes.
5. The seedling is placed in the center of the pit horizontally and covered with fertile soil. The root neck of the tree should be 3-5 cm above ground level. If the neck is not visible, you can shake the seedling or slightly pull it up.

   

6. Now the tree is tied to a support, the earth is tamped down and a hole is made for irrigation with a chopper.
7. Immediately after planting, the pear must be watered with 20-30 liters of water. After watering, the soil is mulched with straw, sawdust or dry foliage to reduce moisture evaporation. In the spring, the Marble variety seedling should be watered at least once a week for a month after planting.

How to care for a Marble Pear

A tree of this variety does not require complex care, it just needs to be watered, occasionally fertilized the soil, and carried out preventive treatment from pests and diseases.

In general, pear tree care needs the following:

• spring and summer the tree follows water regularlyeven when the rainfall is normal. Each pear needs about three buckets of water at weekly intervals. In order for moisture to be absorbed evenly, it is recommended to use a sprinkling technique or dig a ditch for irrigation with a depth of about 15 cm. The earth around the tree should be loosened regularly, it is better to mulch it.

  

• If pear cut correctly, new fruit buds will constantly form on the tree, which will increase productivity. Marble tree pruning is done in the spring, removing all dried and diseased branches and shortening the shoots by a quarter of the length grown over the past year. All cuts must be treated with oil paint or garden varnish to avoid infection.

  

• All young trees have poor winter hardiness – pear roots freeze even at -10 degrees. Therefore, the ground around the Marble Pear should mulch or shelter before the onset of cold weather. In the northern regions, it is also recommended to protect old trees, as the winter hardiness of the variety is average. For greater effect, you can wrap 80 cm of the trunk with breathable material (roofing, reeds, straw, cardboard, natural fabric). In a snowy winter, snow is raked up to the trunk, if there is no snow, the pear tree is spudded with earth.

  

• The yield of Marble pear is directly related to the quantity and quality of the additional feeding. In autumn until the end of September, the tree is fertilized with nitrogen-containing components. In the spring, pear trees are fed more abundantly, using both organic matter and mineral complexes. The area on which fertilizers are laid out should be compared in size with the size of the tree crown.
• Marble pear has good immunity, so it rarely gets sick. But, all the same, the gardener must inspect the tree for fungus or scab, and carry out pest control several times a season.

  

• At the end of August you can start harvesting. The fruits ripen well when plucked, stored for about two months. Reviews about the taste of fruits are only positive.

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Conclusion

Description, photos and reviews of the Marble Pear should help the gardener decide and decide whether to purchase seedlings of this variety.

As practice shows, trees of this variety do not always grow without problems: some gardeners note their predisposition to diseases, for someone the pear often freezes slightly or does not bear fruit well. Much here depends on the climate and soil composition, as well as on proper agricultural practices.