Many beginner gardeners do not understand why pruning a pear in the fall. Most people think that everything should be left to the care of nature and minimally affect the growth and development of the tree. However, this is not at all true. If for the first couple of years the tree will produce beautiful and large fruits, then by the third or fourth situation the situation will radically change. Pears will become smaller, and their size will also decrease. All this is a consequence of the lack of proper care for the tree, namely the disposal of its crown from excess and dry branches that absorb nutrients, but do not bring any benefit
Correct
pruning of a pear begins in the first year after planting and continues for several years. The very first such procedure and crown formation is carried out, as in the apple tree, in late autumn-winter or early spring before the awakening of the kidneys. However, it should be noted that the crown of the pear is very well formed by itself and does not require serious intervention from the gardener.
Pear pruning in the fall: dwarf pyramid
It is called one of the forms of the crown, which is very widely used by almost every professional gardener. At the moment, this is a fairly simple and very effective way to get a plentiful harvest. For this, a tree is formed with a central trunk about 3 meters high and a length of side branches of about 1 meter. Trimming is done so that the crown tapers up a bit, forming a kind of pyramid. This method allows you to plant trees very close to each other and get the maximum possible yield on a very limited plot of land.
First year
Immediately when the dormant period begins, it is necessary to trim the annual pear to about half a meter height. The cut must be done on the kidney, the opposite of the vaccine. This method allows the tree to immediately form 4-5 very strong and healthy shoots, which subsequently form the frame of the pyramid.
Second year
Pear pruning in the fall is due to the fact that the tree at this time is at rest. At this time, you need to trim the central conductor to 20-25 cm from the base of the growth. The kidney on which the procedure is performed should be on the opposite side from last year. This is done so that the trunk of the plant is more direct. It would be more logical not to cut the central conductor at all, but then the development of the side branches would go much slower. They also need to be subjected to a procedure and shortened to 20-25 cm from the base.
The third year and all subsequent
In all other years, pear pruning in autumn occurs according to the same principle. It is necessary to annually shorten the tree trunk on the opposite bud for vertical growth. When the plant reaches the required height, the growth of the central conductor can be completely cut off. Lateral growths must be removed in the summer when they reach a length of 40-50 cm.
Pruning an old pear is done in the same mode. This procedure can not only stimulate the growth of a tree, but also resume its productivity. After this procedure, the pear will again be able to give birth to large and tasty fruits, which will be an excellent treat for the whole family.