Good moisture drainage is an important soil requirement although pears are more tolerant of poorly drained soil than most other fruit trees. Sandy soils are best, but garden trees can be grown in clay or heavy loam soils in most parts of Texas. Iron chlorosis can be treated with soil applications of iron chelate. Cotton root rot, if present in the soil, may kill trees. There is no effective treatment to eliminate this soil problem.
Plentiful sunlight is a key factor for maximum fruit production.
Choose an area of the yard in full or nearly full sun. Purchasing Trees Use only recommended varieties obtained from a reliable source. Large trees are often less desirable than smaller trees because larger trees usually lose a greater portion of the root system when dug from the nursery. Larger nursery trees that are 2 years old or older frequently lack sufficient buds where side branches should be developed on the lower portion of the trunk. Be sure that roots are protected when purchasing bareroot trees.