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Lauren Bradbury

This is when to prune pear trees to ensure a fruitful harvest year after year

Pear tree.

Understanding when to prune a pear tree can be daunting. Choose the wrong time, and you may affect your fruit harvest next year. But choose the right time, and you’ll be able to reward yourself with an unlimited supply of pear crumble. 

Pruning is essential if you have a fruit tree in your garden. This process helps to protect the tree from unwanted diseases and encourages new growth, but it has to be done at the right time to be effective. So, when is the best time to prune a pear tree?

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