i have a pair tree that has not put out fruit.it did 5 years ago,but the last four it has not. each spring we get alot of buds thats all no pairs.whats wrong?
2007-01-07 06:44:07 · 6 answers · asked by bbbyrk 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Pear trees need another pear tree for cross pollination. We have a pear tree in our yard as well. Sometimes we get a small crop because the frost killed the buds. Sometimes it just has an off year but that's not very often. This year the tree was loaded. We have never had a problem with birds or squirrels eating the fruit buds. It may be possible that another person in your area had a pear tree that they cut down, or that it had died. If you want the pears, you may want to plant another tree. If you are limited on space there are a lot of dwarf variety's available. Good Luck!!! :)
2007-01-07 19:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by Valkyrie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does sound like the buds may be killed by frost. Even with an excessive about of buds you should see fruit, it would just be small. You should try covering the tree to protect it from the frost and then do some pruning to ensure larger fruits. You can probably find something helpful at Gurneys.com
2007-01-07 14:55:36 · answer #2 · answered by Miss J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are they getting frosted off in the spring? I would buy one of the nets to cover the tree to keep it safe from frost and pests.
2007-01-07 14:45:51 · answer #3 · answered by Jeep Driver 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The tree may need a good pruning. Good Luck
2007-01-07 14:47:58 · answer #4 · answered by sunny_day_grl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need a pair of PEAR trees! Good luck!
2007-01-07 15:56:09 · answer #5 · answered by DORY 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Protect from frosts, birds and animals.
2007-01-07 14:48:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋