During this first winter, you will want to prune all but 4 to 6 branches.
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Jun 20, Pear tree pruning also begins at planting time. Cut back young, unbranched trees 33 to 36 inches ( cm.) above the ground to encourage good branching. If your new tree has plenty of branches, remove those that are less than 18 inches ( cm.) from the ground and those with crotches of less than 60 degrees.
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PRUNING YOUNG TREES Dr. Jim Midcap, Extension woody plant expert, suggests five steps to pruning a young Bradford pear: 1. Take out any branch that is dead or dying. 2. Select the strongest and/or tallest trunk in the center of the tree to be your central leader.
Shorten by half any other branch that is trying to grow parallel to the leader. bushleaning.clubg: Decatur GA. Jun 21, An important part of pear tree care is pruning, and the first pruning should occur as soon as your tree is planted. Leave a central leader and choose three to five branches with outward rather than upward growth and prune out the rest.
Trim off the ends of the remaining branches to encourage bushleaning.clubg: Decatur GA.