Pears - training and pruning
Pears are complicated. Did you know that there are five different growing/fruiting patterns for pears (and it is more complicated than that there just spur-type and tip bearers)? Are are some links to help you get started on understanding how to manage a pear tree.
"When and How To Prune Fruit Trees"
Link to PDF
The 1-2-3 Rule of Pruning
https://www.goodfruit.com/the-1-2-3-rule-of-pruning/#:~:text=The%203%20in%201%2D2,starts%20again%20(Figure%204).
Bartlett Pear Pear Pruning featuring Dr. Stefano Musacchi and Bob Gix
http://treefruit.wsu.edu/article/bartlett-pear-pruning/http://treefruit.wsu.edu/article/bartlett-pear-pruning/
More by Dr. Musacchi
Google "Orchard Training Systems for Apples & Pears Musacchi" - a PDF of a Power Point with excellent pictures and diagrams.
Now Google "Musacchi pear" and read every article and watch every You Tube featuring his work with pears and apples.
Vigor Control and Promotion of Fruiting of Pear Trees in Good Fruit Grower
http://www.goodfruit.com/vigor-control-and-promotion-of-fruiting-of-pear-trees/
Several Links to Pear Info on WSU website
http://treefruit.wsu.edu/orchard-management/pruning-and-training-systems/
"When and How To Prune Fruit Trees"
Link to PDF
The 1-2-3 Rule of Pruning
https://www.goodfruit.com/the-1-2-3-rule-of-pruning/#:~:text=The%203%20in%201%2D2,starts%20again%20(Figure%204).
Bartlett Pear Pear Pruning featuring Dr. Stefano Musacchi and Bob Gix
http://treefruit.wsu.edu/article/bartlett-pear-pruning/http://treefruit.wsu.edu/article/bartlett-pear-pruning/
More by Dr. Musacchi
Google "Orchard Training Systems for Apples & Pears Musacchi" - a PDF of a Power Point with excellent pictures and diagrams.
Now Google "Musacchi pear" and read every article and watch every You Tube featuring his work with pears and apples.
Vigor Control and Promotion of Fruiting of Pear Trees in Good Fruit Grower
http://www.goodfruit.com/vigor-control-and-promotion-of-fruiting-of-pear-trees/
Several Links to Pear Info on WSU website
http://treefruit.wsu.edu/orchard-management/pruning-and-training-systems/