Why trees fail to bear fruit or only produce fruit every other year? There are 8 common reasons: Excessive Tree Vigor – Primary cause is over-fertilizing and/or over-pruning fruit trees. Heavy applications of nitrogen will stimulate excessive growth at the expense of flower production. A nearby fertilized lawn may supply too much nitrogen to adjacent fruit […]
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Why No Fruit On My Tree?
Posted by Hugh on March 1st, 2018
Posted in acidic soil, Aggressive grower, Apple tree, Asian Pears, Bees and other pollinators, Biennial bearing, Cherries, Dwarf rootstocks, Edible fruits, Fertilizing plants, Fruits & Vegetables, Insect (Pest) Problems, Landscape ideas, Peach, Pear (Pyrus spp.), Pesticide recommendations, plant nutrition, Planting tips, Plum, Pollination needs, Pruning, winter hardiness, Winter Protection 
Comments Off on Why No Fruit On My Tree?Growing Pear Trees Too Challenging For Southeast Gardeners?
Posted by Hugh on February 15th, 2013
For many reasons growing pears in the Southeastern U.S. is very challenging. First, European (Pyrus communis) and Asian (P. pyrifera) pears are susceptible to fireblight (Erwinia amylovora). This bacterial disease is very difficult to manage. Two of the leading European pear varieties, ‘Bartlett’ and ‘Bosc’, are highly susceptible to fireblight. Varieties found to be fire […]
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Posted by Hugh on December 4th, 2011
Growing pears in the Southeastern U.S. is both challenging and rewarding. Both the European (Pyrus communis) and Asian (P. pyrifera) pears are susceptible to fireblight (Erwinia amylovora), a bacterial disease with no satisfactory cure. Two popular European pear varieties, ‘Bartlett’ and ‘Bosc’, are highly susceptible to fireblight. Varieties found to be fire blight resistant are: ‘Warren’, […]
Posted in Biennial bearing, Disease prone, Disease resistant, Failure to Bloom, Fruits & Vegetables, Pear (Pyrus spp.), Pollination needs, Pruning, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering Comments Off on European vs Asian Pears
