Can my pear tree be saved?
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Comments (2)I had a similar issue a few years ago. My tree did produce quite a few wonderful pears last year, but I didn't visit the tree during a crucial week and they all ripened mid-July and fell and the wasps demolished them. Here is a link that might be useful: Can my pear tree be saved?...See MoreDid I infect my pear tree with fireblight?
Comments (9)I doubt you have fireblight. I worried once whether I may have introduced fireblight into some trees I pruned in Utah and called up the Extension agent in Wenatchee, Washington named Tim Smith. He was and is one of the foremost fireblight experts.....he patiently explained to me that the odds were slim that I had caused it after I explained what I had done .....(I believe Tim is still there answering questions if you really need a consult....although it is better to rec people in your own state.) Weather is one of the bigger factors when it comes to fireblight....something of which you have no control....but could only maybe think about a preventative spray in the Spring. To be on the safe side, take a leaf sample in to your local nursery or local State Extension agent and let them tell you what they think you have....I don't see fireblight. By the way, pear trees live longer than almost any other tree...they are exceptionally hardy and 200 year old pear trees have been known to have been badly whacked and still come out of it....bearing fruit galore. You probably have no worries, but the only way to be sure is to take a sample to someone who actually can identify the problem. Let us know what works out or doesn't work out....See MoreAbandoned Pear Tree
Comments (3)Sounds like the type of pear tree in my great aunt's yard. The pears that come off are ugly with some brownish spots (not bruising the actual meat, just spots on the skin) and a rough skin. But, man, once you bite into one, the juices just run down your chin. here is what we do with the bags and bags of fruit after they have been peeled and quartered: - froze some and gave to a friend whose baby had dietary restrictions. They are the perfect size for toddler hands to pick up or can be easily pureed into all natural, organic baby food. - I personally use them as a substitution for recipes calling for apples since they have a similar texture. Dice peeled pears, toss in cinnamon and sugar, place in dough pocket (I used canned crescent roll dough), close up pocket, place into greased baking dish, pour apple cider or orange juice into dish to 1/2 way up dumplings, place pat of butter on top of each dumpling and bake. Best served warm over french vanilla ice cream. - start bagging them up and giving them away with the caveat "they look ugly, but man, they taste good!" Good luck!...See MoreCan I save my Asian pear trees?
Comments (5)I can say that my cherry tree is suffering from a fungus because of the cool, damp temps we've been having. Perhaps your tree will come back fine next year under more favorable growing conditions than we've had this year. I wouldn't necessarily blame the soil, mine are planted in clay too and one of them is doing fine....the other was a year end purchase at Lowe's and it has yet to do anything although it has been in for 4 years (it gets taller, no fruit or flowers). Leaf curl is something I've experience on other trees and you can spray for that with dormant oil in the spring. Your best bet IS to take in a branch with the fruit and the leaves still on it, and with leaves from the ground and to take it to your extension agency. They will be able to tell you what it is and what to do about it far better than we can guessing at the problems (temps, moisture, etc.) without a picture and without knowing the conditions your area has had. I hope this helps....See More- 15 years ago
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