'Once your pear tree reaches its desired height, typically around 5-7 years, you can begin pruning to control its growth.

QUESTION: I have an Oriental pear tree. Each year when the spring leaves develop, some appear burned. They turn black and the stems die. What should I do? ANSWER: Fire blight, a bacterial disease, … ...

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The blackened branches, leaves, and fruit indicate that your Asian pear has been hit by fireblight. This is a bacterial disease that affects quince, Asian and European pears, and apples.

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Prune diseased shoots immediately if your pear tree is exhibiting symptoms of fireblight. When pruning a diseased shoot, cut at least 6 inches below where you see discolored bark.

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