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30th September 2008, 12:39 PM
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| I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: western new york
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|  Can I save this old pear tree?
I have an old 20' tall pear tree with rotted trunk and few fruits. Should I cut it off flush with ground for new growth?
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30th September 2008, 01:26 PM
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| Part of the Furniture  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl
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| Re: Can I save this old pear tree?
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but,  
__________________  Have your say join us today. old schooler |
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1st October 2008, 01:01 AM
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| Semi-mature vigorous tree  Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PC
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| Re: Can I save this old pear tree?
How old is the tree?
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1st October 2008, 12:44 PM
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| Sappling Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: north qld - australia
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| Re: Can I save this old pear tree?
if it was a grafted specimen, then cutting it back to the ground will only leave you with D7 rootstock ~ and no fruit you could cut it back a little above that or use this tree as a rootstock and top graft onto it |
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4th October 2008, 12:44 PM
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| I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: western new york
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5th October 2008, 01:42 PM
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| Mature tree  Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bay Area Ca.
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| Re: Can I save this old pear tree? Quote:
Compost and chips may help callus wounds and increase fruit production. | |
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