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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comWhy are most of the pear buds turning black and falling off the tree in early spring? Only 5% grow to full pear size. The tree is about 50 to 70 years old. The developed pear has a rough grey skin.
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1 Comment To "Pear bud turning black in spring"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 04/09/2016 @ 12:25 am
This sounds like a Fire Blight on the Pear Tree.
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http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7414.html [1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/pears-and-fire-blight.htm [2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/fire-blight-remedies-and-symptoms.htm [3]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/fixing-pear-tree-problems.htm [4]