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Can you defoliate ornamental pears.

Posted: October 31st, 2016, 1:25 pm
by 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.

Re: Can you defoliate ornamental pears.

Posted: October 31st, 2016, 5:04 pm
by 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.

Re: Can you defoliate ornamental pears.

Posted: October 31st, 2016, 5:11 pm
by Josh
Thanks Treenan. Appreciate it.