"George Shirley" > wrote in message
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> Most pear trees I am familiar with don'e produce every year in quantity
> but mostly every other year. Pruning, properly done shouldn't affect
> them as I prune mine annually to hold down their size and to eliminate
> "water" limbs. You can do a Google search on pruning fruit trees and/or
> call your state ag agent for a booklet.

Thanks! I could understand it if there were less pears, but this year there
are none. Husband didn't prune the tree properly. I have a book that
explains how the pruning should be done. He just went out and started
hacking away at random. He never listens to me.

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