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How to prune a pear tree
Prune any dead or damaged branches.
Dead, damaged or diseased wood should be removed starting with the origin of the damage. This may mean cutting an entire large area if it is all damaged or dead.

Choices:
*You will know if an area is damaged or dead if it does not have leaves during growing season when the rest of the tree is in bloom. Removing dead or damaged branches is one of the few times it's okay to prune your tree in the spring or summer.
*These branches can be pruned off with scissors or a pair of pruning shears. If you have trees that do not look healthy, they may not be well-suited to pruning.
*It's also a good idea to wash the branches off and replace them with healthy, new branches. Cut only to the base of the tree.
*If there are any branches that have ripped out leaves or are missing, take the branch off of the tree. This can prevent your tree from noticing the damage.
You will know if an area is damaged or dead if it does not have leaves during growing season when the rest of the tree is in bloom. Removing dead or damaged branches is one of the few times it's okay to prune your tree in the spring or summer.