Here you can see the results of our pruning a pear tree.
It had been reduced before. So our approach was to reduce back to previous reduction points, maintaining smaller branches.
We took the after photo from a bit nearer the tree. So the reduction in overall size was a bit more than it might seem at first when comparing the two photos. That said, the main reduction was in the density of the crown, by pruning the branches and removing the wisteria that had started to engulf it.
If a fruit tree’s crown is congested, then reducing its density is good practice. It enables more air and light to reach the fruit. Therefore it makes a less hospitable environment for pests and diseases, and results in bigger, riper, healthier fruit. One less thing to buy at the supermarket!
As usual we also removed any significant dead or dangerous branches, and left the work area and access route clean and tidy.
For further reading, click here for the Royal Horticultural Society’s page on pruning pear trees.
If you’re thinking of planting one or more pear trees, click here for useful tips on how to choose.
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