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I have recently acquired and installed a pear tree. I've not had fruit
trees before so I'm seeking any advice that will enhance my chances of
getting pears.

It is about 5 or 6 foot high and of similar width and grown more as a fan,
as previously near a fence. Do I put grease bands around the trunk and if
so when? When is it best to prune?


mark




I prune out the unwanted annual growth in August from my pears. I have no
idea if thats coorect but it works for me!
--
Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall
www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and
Lapageria rosea