I have an ornamental pear tree and prune it when the branches are rubbing together. I also clip off suckers from around the base and prune off low branches that hit my head when I'm mowing. Should ...

A non-flowering pear tree just might be too young to think reproduction. If lack of maturity doesn't explain this problem, it could be out-of-whack soil nutrition, lack of pruning, drought stress ...

Q. I have an ornamental pear tree. This tree is 7 years old, and I have tried everything to get rid of the suckers. I spent last summer digging with a pitchfork, following the roots from the trunk … ...

Q: I’ve attached pictures of the only tree we have on our property. Because it is our only tree, I am deeply concerned with the possibilities of irreparable damage to it. As you can see, one of the ...

Topping ornamental pear trees is a terrible idea ... Take that money you will invest in pruning and remove the tree. Plant a new, better quality tree that will last for generations to come.

Pruning Bradford Pear . Prune the trees early in their life to space lateral branches along a central trunk. This is not easy and a skilled pruning crew is needed to build a stronger tree.

Pruning in July allows room for tender annuals and perennials to flourish in borders.

Like apples, it's important to learn how to prune pear trees to encourage the best crop every year. ... For beautiful blossom in the spring, consider planting an ornamental cherry tree this month.

Ornamental pear trees gave us the last fall color displays, and already they are seducing us again. ... Even frequent professional pruning can’t prevent this from happening.

The trees along Main Street in Slatington still stand, despite last month’s scheduled demise. Slatington Borough Manager Stephen Sechriest said the contractor that was hired to cut down the B… ...

Flowering pear tree Submitted. From Dennis Patton: Last week I touched a nerve with my discussion of ornamental pears and the process of topping to preserve these trees.