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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    April 1, 2015
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    Besides the bark, is there any other tree distress symptoms, such as in the branches and leaves? Where are the trees losing their bark - at the base? only on one side? How much bark has been lost?

    Drought makes trees susceptible to pests and, hence, creates unhealthy trees. Take a close look at the affected areas of bark - do you see any insects or insect holes near or underneath the bark?

    Is it possible the trees sustained a winter injury?

    Let's start with that. In the meantime, I am going to refer you to this article which outlines the reasons for shedding bark on a tree:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/peeling-bark-on-trees.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 9, 2015
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    Did you have a cold spell?
    My own Pear tree blossoms had this same description from last year, as we had a deep cold stretch in mid spring.
    Weather is certainly something no gardener can control, so my best advice is 'wait and see'.

    Pears are generally pretty insect free, but always a good to carefully inspect.

    Here is a link about the care of Pear Trees.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/growing-pear-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    April 29, 2015
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    Dwarf bartlett pears are self-fruitful, but will produce heavier yields if pollinated with another variety. Is it possible that there is another pear tree up to 200 feet away?

    An apple tree cannot pollinate a pear tree. Each species can only pollinate others of its own kind - apples pollinate apples, pears pollinate pears, etc.

    And, yes, the fruit will be good. I have no reason to expect otherwise.

    For more information on the care of pear trees, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/growing-pear-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    May 15, 2015
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    Yes, thinning the immature fruit would be a good idea. This will help the remaining fruit grow bigger and sweeter. Here is an article that will help you:
    http://homeorchard.ucdavis.edu/8047.pdf

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  • Answered by
    dann on
    May 15, 2015
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    pear trees do not like fertilizer. if you are fertilizing stop and heavily water to leach away the fertilizer

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 15, 2015
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    Do you have just one pear tree?
    You will need more than one tree of a different variety in order to have proper pollination.
    Also your trees may not bear fruit for the first five years, depending on the variety.
    I would trim away the little branch sprouts that you are seeing at the base of the tree.

    Here are a few links that may help you pinpoint the issue.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/growing-pear-trees.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/no-pears-on-tree.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 26, 2015
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    A tree that is showing signs of struggling most likely is being effected by environmental conditions. This can make it vulnerable to insects and disease.
    Read through the links below and refresh yourself with the growing requirements and care of your pear tree.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/growing-pear-trees.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/pear-rust-mite-damage.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/pear-tree-pruning.htm

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