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Pear tree - what to do?

EricsGardenEricsGarden Posts: 151
in Fruit & veg
I have a pear tree which for the first time in years has more than 2/3 fruits growing on it, they're currently less than 1 inch in width. The tree is located at the edge of the garden and has a few branches that hang over my neighbours side. I want the fruit to be as well fed as possible. What should I do?

Pear tree - what to do? 3 votes

Leave it alone
100% 3 votes
Cut off the branches that overhang
0% 0 votes
Remove the fruit on the branches
0% 0 votes

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  • Sabina13Sabina13 Posts: 113
    Q: Why do you want to remove the branches that overhang your neighbour? 


    Q: Re 'remove the fruit on the branches' do you mean all of them or what? 
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    Thin each cluster to a maximum of two. That way you get less, but bigger fruit of a better quality. Start by taking out any damaged or misshapen fruit.  Make sure the tree has plenty of water.
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