Can you defoliate ornamental pears.

[Josh]

Hi everyone.
Just wondering about defoliating an ornamental pear. What effect does it have onleaf size, back budding etc. Any issues it can cause. Best time.

Thanks
Josh.

[treeman]

Yes you defoliate all the rosasea with good results. Just make sure the leaves (first 4 or 5) are mature and hardened.
Cut off at least the tips of all the defoliated branches too.

[Josh]

Thanks Treenan. Appreciate it.