If you're looking for an easy-going, low-maintenance fruit tree for your yard, a pear tree is a great option. If you're ...

Pruning - Knowing when to prune pear trees keeps them healthy and ensures a good crop. Prune the fruit tree when it is dormant, ideally in late winter or early spring, and trained pear trees will ...

Pear tree pruning also begins at planting time. Cut back young, unbranched trees 33 to 36 inches above the ground to encourage good branching. If your new tree has plenty of branches, remove those ...

Q:My pear tree did just fine this year but I am wondering when to prune it? A:Prune late fall or early spring. Prune very lightly. Remove weak, crossing or dead branches.