Two Problems with Growing Pear Trees: Fireblight & Wildlife
Channel: Ross Raddi
Date: 2019-06-23

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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