SOIL Prefers well drained fertile soil. PLANTING SITE Sunny and sheltered is best. Plant 4-5m apart from other trees.

  Variety Tree Height  Rootstock Description M9 Dwarf 3m Suits well drained, fertile soils. Not suitable for heavy clay soils. Requires tree support (eg.

  Spray Prevention Guide for Pipfruit Trees    MAJOR PESTS & DISEASES AFFECTING PIPFRUIT INCLUDE: Blackspot, powdery mildew, leaf curling midge, pear psylla, blister leaf mite and codling moth.

  SOIL Soil depends on the rootstock the variety is grafted onto. Dwarf rootstocks require fertile, well draining soils.