You dont really need to fertilize, but do you know what the expected size of the tree will be? Is it a dwarf?

No it is not a dwarf. Just pick it up due to low cost. Thought I would keep it pruned. Did I make a mistake buying it.

It will be a chore to keep it small depending on how big it's supposed to be.

If you keep cutting it back then you may not get fruit. Either you will cut the flower buds off before the next season or you will cut them off in the spring and have no fruit. if you really want a tree to stay that small i would invest in a dwarf pear.

If all you're looking for is a small hobby pear tree and all you spent is $11, you absolutely did not make a mistake buying it. Keep it pruned short, don't overwater it, give it some light fertilizer a couple of times a year, and it should be an enjoyable plant for you.

Thank you i have cut it back to 2 feed. Again not sure what will happen. Not expecting much. But definitely will not let it grow more than 6 feed.

Lorraine,
If the tree stays in a container,just about any water soluble fertilizer will be sufficient,like Miracle-Gro.Growing one in a pot will dwarf the tree,but may need root pruning,every 3-4 years. Brady

Thanks glad to hear that