The way you prune a pear tree, and the time you do it, can significantly impact both the health of the tree and the amount of fruit you can expect to enjoy.

Regular pruning enhances yields and supports the health of a thriving pear tree. Pear trees produce juicy, sweet fruit, which can be enjoyed fresh, canned, or used in a wide array of recipes. To ...

I have an ornamental pear tree and prune it when the branches are rubbing together. I also clip off suckers from around the base and prune off low branches that hit my head when I'm mowing. Should I ...

Pear trees require fertilizer when they are young and when the soil lacks essential nutrients. For young trees, a balanced ...

Pears should be harvested when fully formed, but not ripe. Most years that time is early August for Bartletts, but this year everything seems to be early, so it's important to watch your pears for ...

Q: My husband's answer to everything is to cut it down or top it. Do you have any information on pruning 'Bradford' pear trees? My husband has turned mine into an eyesore. He thinks they are beautiful ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. "Bradford" is the original introduction of Callery pear and has an inferior ...

Q:My pear tree did just fine this year but I am wondering when to prune it? A:Prune late fall or early spring. Prune very lightly. Remove weak, crossing or dead branches. Q:I have hail damage to ...

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