Two Problems with Growing Pear Trees: Fireblight & Wildlife

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This video addresses issues with growing pear trees, specifically focusing on a severe case of fire blight that affected a Kosui pear tree, necessitating drastic pruning. It also discusses bird & squirrel damage to the pear crop and the use of netting and organza bags for protection. Additionally, the video highlights the need to regularly observe and manage fruit trees to handle problems like fire blight and protect the fruits from wildlife.
Introduction 0:00:
Importance of observing trees for better growth.
Fire blight issue 0:39:
Pear trees can be severely affected by fire blight, leading to drastic pruning. Choose resistant varieties
Asian pear susceptibility 1:16:
Kosui variety and other Asian pears are prone to fire blight.
Bird damage 1:54:
Birds biting into pears, reducing crop yield.
Peach thinning effects 2:31:
Thinning peaches attracted birds and other animals to the yard.
Netting and bagging 3:01:
Use of netting and Ganzan bags to protect pears from birds.
European and Asian pears 3:38:
Description of European and Asian pear varieties and their protection.
Fire blight management 4:12:
Ongoing need to manage fire blight and protect fruits.
Closing advice 4:44:
Emphasis on spending time with trees and observing the landscape.
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@RossRaddi 3 месяца назад

5 Years later my pear trees are rockin'! This advice still stands. Choose a fireblight-resistant variety if you're growing in a high fireblight-pressure area. Additionally, squirrels, raccoons, and some birds may damage your pears prematurely. It's always worth employing a wildlife protection strategy before planting fruit trees.

@natejansen892 3 года назад

All fruit trees like to have maximum light and air flow. Depending on rootstock, 10 foot spacing is generally acceptable.

@alwyzDTF Год назад

There are no rules in the garden

@jedd.5407 3 года назад

We have a problem with squirrels eating the pears when they are about golf ball size. I am going to harvest the squirrels this year!

@2brownbraids 5 лет назад

Ross, the best Asian pear is the 20 Century pear, it usually problem free. That;'s the only fruit tree i grow other than figs and some berries, its worth your while to give it a try. Good luck.

@yvehirsch-smith1077 4 года назад

Rookie question here....but why are your trees so darn close together? If you’re running a nursery then it won’t matter, but once some of these pear trees grow to full height and width, I could imagine you’ll have some issues

@Angel_rmz 2 года назад

Its for better pollinization i think

@nima16042 2 года назад

Backyard orchard culture method. Personally I feel it’s not great for disease spreading or root growth

@justindixon4009 3 года назад

I just moved into my new house and a pear tree is in my backyard with fruit about that size right now what do I do to keep it going

@deannak1841 2 года назад

Sorry but, you said common problems but you only mention fire blight, my pears aren’t looking good, I was hoping for more

@joem2745 Год назад

I've grown a couple pear trees from seed almost 3 years ago. They're about 6 ft tall and looking really good with great branching. I just looked at them close today and they have thorns! Have you ever heard of such a thing?

@CampingforCool41 Год назад

Yes some varieties of wild pears have thorns. Whatever tree you got the seeds from, it’s likely it was pollinated by one of these wild varieties. They can be kinda invasive too.

@xamel94 4 года назад

More established trees are capable of withstanding fireblight if you're new try moonglow which is naturally resistant to fireblight keiffer is also good it's a mix of a European pear tree and Chinese

@georgemasonsghost4062 2 года назад

I just cut down a Moon Glow that was destroyed by fire bought. Resistant doesn't mean immune, unfortunately.

@xamel94 2 года назад

@@georgemasonsghost4062 that is true

@mrcnt9722 6 месяцев назад

@@georgemasonsghost4062cut down and sprayed with Apple Vinegar diluted with Water., if first spotted Fire Blight

@GerardGibney3 4 года назад

Chojuro grows GREAT in the tri state zone 7. I had like 4 on a tiny tree this past year, a very good fruiter as evidenced by your grow as well

@bobrobertsNotUrBob 3 года назад

can you not spray H202 on the fireblite, wouldnt that help knock it off before it gets bad?

@8InaDay 3 года назад

I need some insight. My pears grow to the size of a large marble but stop growing any larger. The trees are 6yrs old. Any ideas why this might be happening?

@chickenfarm09 5 лет назад

Brambles, malus species and pears can all get fireblight, so it is hard to say what is spreading it. Bees carry it from bloom to bloom, and also splashing rain.

@maha_studios 4 года назад

The flavor of my pears were really bad the first year of harvest.. they were literally flavorless..any idea why?

@JodBronson 4 года назад

You have to "Prune Top" it. I waited 10+ years... Until I decided to CHOP THE TOP OFF.....Here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AUBnRP3yC_M.html

@firstname7769 Год назад

You need to do something in particular after you pick them. I think you have to put them in the fridge for a couple weeks or something. They’re not supposed to be eaten off the tree. Do some more research.

@danahoover1216 4 года назад

Do pear tree look like apples the first year my pear tree looks like an apple.

@carolgebert7833 2 года назад

What is the pear update for 2021?

@millieatr 2 года назад

I had that problem when i lived farther south in North Carolina ,, Since i moved to Pennsylvania i haven't had that problem yet , knock on wood

@Thebrokentitan 2 года назад

What if the leaves have like a black spot on them

@nmnate 5 лет назад

I'd take out the entire tree ASAP. Don't want to risk any of your other pear / apple trees.

@JodBronson 4 года назад

You have to "Prune Top" it. I waited 10+ years... Until I decided to CHOP THE TOP OFF.....Here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AUBnRP3yC_M.html

@GardeningUrduHindi 3 года назад

Nice video sharing. 🌺

@kim_4884 3 года назад

We had no idea that we had this pear tree and now WHOA! This tree is going nuts producing fruit! What we want to know is how to make sure it doesn't have disease and how to make sure the fruit is safe. Suggestions? ❤ 🍐

@rdk162 3 года назад

Mate, You need to space them more and put them in full sun. Also if you cut it down to the ground you will be growing pears from the rootstock. Good luck

@larrytischler570 2 года назад

Pear trees are not the only ones that can spread fireblight. Pyrocantha harbors the bacteria but is not suceptical to the disease.

@larrytischler570 2 года назад

Ko soui?

@coolmantoole 5 лет назад

I would remove the whole tree. And yes, Hosoui is notorious for not being fireblight resistant at all.

@elenacerasela 4 года назад

Did you try propolis?

@garrycole9187 5 лет назад

Ross, try to get the pear tree from a local grower if you can. Fortunately I have several growers who raise the stock in this hot climate and then graft to it. These trees do a lot better than the ones I get from California where the climate is great.

@RossRaddi 5 лет назад

Interesting. I'll try that.

@NAnuTheUnhinged004 3 года назад

You said Asian pears are very likely to get fire blight what about French pears

@dafinacalledej8457 5 месяцев назад

have this problem ! help me

@erlpen2016 2 года назад

I believe that my wild nature( birds, squirrels, etc.) have to communicate with me….if they want my fruits then they have to wait until the fruits are ready otherwise it is war….sounds unreasonable? Well I am unreasonable when it comes to my fruits….

@enscribe 5 лет назад

Too bad you didn't catch it in time. My Hosui is also infected, they seem very susceptible. My Shinseki seems to be resistant. Chojuro is good so far but only 3 years old. Fireblight is very common and unavoidable in my area.

@chickenfarm09 5 лет назад

I think I'd just remove that tree and burn it.

@JodBronson 4 года назад

You have to "Prune Top" it. I waited 10+ years... Until I decided to CHOP THE TOP OFF.....Here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AUBnRP3yC_M.html

@MG-tx9yb 3 года назад

Hang some plastic fruits in your trees and the birds will peck it and realize there’s nothing there a d start leaving the tree alone. A water source helps too. They are pecking the fruits to get a drink

@JodBronson 4 года назад

You have to "Prune Top" it or threaten it like I did. I waited 10+ years... Until I decided to CHOP THE TOP OFF.....Here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AUBnRP3yC_M.html