How to prune a pear tree

When to prune pear trees

The best time to prune pear trees is generally from December to January of the following year. At this time, the plant grows slowly and the damage to it after pruning is minimal.

Pear trees are propagated by cuttings in May and June. Cut the tender branches into cuttings about 10 to 15 cm long, soak them in rooting powder 1 for 1 to 2 hours, cover the cutting bed with plastic film, and after the branches are inserted, keep the temperature below 30°C and the humidity above 90%.

Pear tree pruning

The pruning of pear trees is not only affected by geography, but also depends on the shape of the tree. Unlike landscaping construction, it cannot be pruned according to human will to achieve the desired shape and effect. The natural shape of multiple main branches and a layered method should be adopted. Pruning should start from the main trunk and grade the branches, secondary branches, etc.

Pear tree pruning can be done according to the principles of removing the strong and keeping the weak, removing the upright and keeping the horizontal, and removing the straight and keeping the slanted. When pruning, remove useless branches and densely growing branches on the tree. In the summer, when the tree grows vigorously, it is necessary to remove buds and top the branches appropriately. In the autumn, shaping and pruning should be carried out after the leaves fall.

Pear Tree Pruning Tips

When pruning young pear trees, the tree shape must not be forced. The growth of pear tree branches and buds has its own characteristics, but due to environmental conditions and various factors, it is often unable to produce the required branches ideally, and the tree shape must be adjusted.

Another principle of pruning young pear trees is that they must be pruned lightly. Light pruning means that the amount of pruning on the entire tree is light, which means that in addition to the pruning requirements, as many branches as possible should be left.

Pear tree pruning and flowering

If the pear tree is pruned well, it will bloom more. Artificial pollination should be carried out appropriately during its growth process to increase the fruit setting rate of the plant.

Pear tree pruning results

After the pear tree sprouts, its branches and leaves grow luxuriantly and are usually pruned in March and April. The main purpose of pruning is to cut off branches that are not likely to bear fruit, otherwise the plant will absorb a lot of nutrients and affect the amount of fruit.

Pear tree pruning precautions

The purpose of pear tree pruning is to make the branches and leaves grow better. When pruning, the overgrown branches and leaves should be pruned away in time. The pruning range should be slightly larger, and diseased and weak branches should also be pruned.