Any treatment suggestions for my asian pear?
sharppa
11 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (19)
jean001a
11 years agosharppa
11 years agoRelated Discussions
Asian Pear - Any Experience With Miller Nurseries
Comments (5)Yeah, maybe they've changed, or maybe knowledgeable people don't order from them so the wool stays over customers eyes longer. I want to hear from a customer who bought a wide range of varieties from them and found them to consistently be true to name and at least 1/2 inch caliber at time of purchase. When I started my nursery business I ordered things from them I could not find elsewhere and it was terrible how often I didn't get what I ordered but had to wait 6 years to find out. I've dealt with many, many nurseries and none has approached their carelessness. I only wish those mislabled trees had died! So maybe they've become a better nursery in the last several years, who knows? Let's hear from some others who have had enough time to know if the trees they ordered came true to name. I admit that my experience with Miller is ancient history by now. But do they still claim that their clones are somehow hardier than those from other nurseries?...See MoreWhat's ailing my Asian Pear tree?
Comments (2)It's severely iron deficient caused by our alkaline soils. It can be aggravated by wet or cold soil. Cold isn't an issue now but wet could still play a factor. Your best bet is to treat the soil. Go to your favorite store and ask for something to treat iron deficient soil. There are many compounds that will help. But don't expect the currently yellowish leaves to improve. You are trying to have less severe problems on any new leaves and on next year's leaves....See MoreWhy are my Asian pears cracking?
Comments (5)FN is correct and if you are getting the rain I'm getting it's been a lot, although I've not seen any cracking on the varieties of A. pears I'm managing. I suspect the smooth and thin skinned 20th century would be susceptible, but you may also be getting longer wet periods than we are. Or your tree might not be in full sun, which makes cracking worse. Graft a couple other varieties on the tree and enjoy a wider span of harvest, more variety and maybe less susceptibility to cracking. I suggest Korean Giant for your area....See MoreWhat's eating my Asian Pear bud grafts???
Comments (4)Buyali: In the absence of a photo, you could give us a better description of just how high you are placing the grafts on the rootstocks. If they are close to the ground, your problem could as well be rabbits as deer. If you suspect animals of some type, the rootstock may have to be protected with a circle of wire. You describe the damage as on the "tip of the emerging leaf", which would tend to suggest insects, but many types of insects eat and move on, and would no longer be on the leaves when you look at them with your magnifier. I don't know what active ingredient is contained in Wilson's Bug Spray (the label should say), but it may not be effective against what you are targeting. Try malathion or permethrin. I don't think I would put grease on my rootstocks. If it is petroleum-based grease, it could damage the tissue. Don Yellman, Great Falls, VA...See MoreScott F Smith
11 years agosharppa
11 years agoScott F Smith
11 years agoScott F Smith
10 years agosharppa
10 years agomamuang_gw
10 years agosharppa
10 years agosharppa
10 years agosharppa
10 years agoJIMMY_SAYAVONG
10 years agoScott F Smith
10 years agoJIMMY_SAYAVONG
10 years agosharppa
10 years agomamuang_gw
10 years agosharppa
10 years agosharppa
10 years ago
Related Stories
LANDSCAPE DESIGNKoi Find Friendly Shores in Any Garden Style
A pond full of colorful koi can be a delightful addition to just about any landscape or garden
Full StoryBATHROOM WORKBOOKBathroom Workbook: 13 Elements of Asian Style
Create a soothing, spa-like bath with simple materials and a deep connection to nature
Full StoryARCHITECTURECeiling Treatments Worth a Look
Add beams, boards and other embellishments to that blank expanse for a room that looks dressed from head to toe
Full StoryDECORATING GUIDES13 Decorating Tips for Older Homes
Preserve the personality of the past while designing for now with these tips for paint, rugs, window treatments and more
Full StoryEXTERIOR COLORExterior Color of the Week: 7 Ways With Warm Gray
See why this hue can be the perfect neutral for any house
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESDesign Dilemma: How Do I Modernize My Cedar Walls?
8 Ways to Give Wood Walls a More Contemporary Look
Full StoryDECORATING GUIDESA Glimmer of Gold Leaf Will Make Your Room Shine
Make a unique, unexpected statement in any space with this precious metallic finish
Full StoryCOLORHow to Add Just the Right Amount of Dramatic Black
Done right, black can add punch and personality to just about any room. Here’s how to go over to the dark side in style
Full StoryINDUSTRIAL STYLE9 Imaginative Ideas for Industrial Rebar in the Garden
Inexpensive and unexpected, steel bar from any big-box hardware store can give your landscape an edgier look
Full StoryLeading Interior Designers in Columbus, Ohio & Ponte Vedra, Florida
sharppaOriginal Author