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Poor growing conditions could be to blame – not enough sun, water or food; or waterlogged or chalky soil. If you need to get more… Read More »Why Is My Pear Tree Not Producing Pears?

Most likely, the pear is a deciduous tree that will lose its leaves each winter. Why is my pear tree losing its leaves? Pear trees… Read More »Do Pears Lose Their Leaves In Winter?

The age of a mature pear tree can be estimated by measuring its diameter 4.5 feet above the ground (measure the circumference and divide by… Read More »How Do You Tell The Age Of A Pear Tree?

Like all deciduous fruit trees, pear trees produce growth inhibitor hormones in the fall that initiate a period of dormancy not broken until the trees… Read More »Do Pear Trees Have Dormant Years?

Answer: Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food is not labeled for fruit trees. We would recommend using a fertilizer that is intened for fruit… Read More »Is Miracle Grow Good For Pear Trees?

Ornamental flowering pear trees (Pyrus calleryana) are instead often preferred for their showy flowers during the spring and their striking leaf color as the weather… Read More »What Kind Of Tree Has Small Pears?

Seckels (pronounced SEK-el) are tiny pears, with a chubby, round body, small neck, and short stem. Their skin is usually olive green, but frequently exhibits… Read More »Can Pears Be Small?

Lack of water can also cause a mature pear tree’s failure to bloom. Providing a deep watering every week during the growing season may go… Read More »Why Are My Pears Not Growing?

Pear Tree Yields Standard and semi-dwarf pears yield 150 to 200 pounds of fruit each year. Dwarf pears yield about 30 to 45 pounds of… Read More »How Many Pears Does A Pear Tree Produce?

Pears ripen from the inside out, so you can’t judge their ripeness by looking at the skin. To test if a pear is ripe, apply… Read More »How Soft Should A Pear Be?