A: Mature apple and pear trees should not be pruned severely. Moderate annual pruning is preferred to heavy pruning every 3 or 4 years. Heavy pruning causes less flowering and excessive vegetative growth which can… Read More
A: Pears are great trees for the horticulturally-challenged. They tolerate many different soil conditions, don’t require much care or fertilizing once established, rarely need pruning, and can produce bumper crops of fruit for decades, with… Read More
Pyrus communis ‘Hood’ Pears are placed in the Rose family (Rosaceae), subfamily Pomoideae along with apple and quince. The genus Pyrus is composed of about 22 species, found in Asia, Europe, and northern Africa. Two… Read More
