My tree leaves turned yellow, then red, then brown and fell off right in the middle of summer. Dit id burn out? It is a Bradford pear tree that's about 6 yrs. old. I think I damaged it while using a fertilizer for the surrounding grass. I used Vigoro Super Green Fertilizer. The leaves turned brown and fell before winter. Can it be brought back? How?
It is possible that the color change in the foliage is simply due to heat stress. In many areas of the country, people have been experiencing warmer than average temps, or even fluctuating weather (warm one day, cool the next). This type of thing can oftentimes confuse shrubs/trees into thinking it's time to go dormant (some even do this as a means of protection to conserve water). Try giving the plants some additional water and see if this helps.
I have three flowering pear trees in my yard, one is doing great and the other two are just about dead. The trees leaves started turning brown from the outside moving in. Now most are dead. What is the problem, and how can I fix it so that I can replace the trees?
You very likely have fire blight. One of the most obvious symptoms is brown edges on leaves that enlarge to the mid-rib, causing the entire leaf to be brown or rust colored. The following article discusses fire blight: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/fire-blight-remedies-and-symptoms.htm
Any part of a plant infected with fire blight should be removed and put in the landfill. Do NOT compost or burn, this only spreads the problem. If two of your three trees appear to be full of FB, I suggest removing all three and replacing with plants more resistant.
Two of my three Bradford pear trees were damaged (hundreds of holes pecked through the bark). I have put up pie tins to keep the bird(s) away, but what do I need to do to repair the tree and keep insects out of the holes. Should I fill the holes with wood filler or some sealer? Thanks
Filling in the holes can cause further damage, as it traps moisture and disease. If it is just a few holes, treat them with an insecticide and a fungicide (neem oil is nice because it is both) and let them heal over naturally. If it is more than a few holes or they are big holes (more than 1 inch), you can cover the area with hardware mesh to keep animals out.
I had two ornamental Bradford pear trees professionally removed more than two years ago. The stumps were ground. After the first year, when there was no new growth apparent, new shoots started sprouting in the area where the original (smaller) roots had been growing. I was advised to cut these down below the level of the soil. I did this and it seemed to work okay. Now I am getting a virtual invasion, even up to 14 or 18 feet away from the original tree trunk. They are growing voraciously. Can I do anything other than what I have been doing up until now? These shoots are coming up even though there may be paving slabs! Please help.
I have had this same problem. Undiluted Round-up will help kill the roots. You will need to wound the roots/shoots as suggested (normally, people cut the suckers down and use those wounds) and then paint the undiluted Round-up on these wounds. The bigger or more wounds you paint, the better. The roots will suck the Round-up in and it will eventually kill them. You may have to repeat the process a few times to fully kill the roots if the root system is still strong.
I cut down a Bradford pear tree, but new trees keep growing back on the roots. How can I get rid of this tree and the roots for good?
Sometimes even though you cut down trees, they will continue to send up suckers. Undiluted Round Up will help kill these roots. You will need to wound the roots/shoots as suggested (normally, people cut the suckers down and use those wounds) and then paint the undiluted Round Up on these wounds. The bigger or more wounds you paint, the better. The roots will suck the Round Up in and it will eventually kill them. You may have to repeat the process a few times to fully kill the roots if the root system is still strong.
It is now winter and we have a number of Bradford pear trees that have clusters of small fruit growths. A number of robins are eating these "fruits". My question is, do these "fruits" become the blossoms in the spring? Our trees were planted 11 years ago and do not bloom fully in the spring.Thank you for any help you can provide.
The small fruits are just that - the fruits produced by the flowers that you had in the spring. The new flower buds are tiny things on the branches that no self-respecting bird would be interested in. The paucity of flowers probably has more to do with the variety of tree than anything else. Here is an article that you might find informative: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/ornamental-pear/bradford-pear-tree.htm
How long do the flowers last in spring on trees?
They can last up to two weeks.
For more information on the care of bradford pear trees, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/ornamental-pear/bradford-pear-tree.htm