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Question:<\/h3>\n

I have a pear tree that produces gnarled fruit that is impossible to eat. Is this something that can be treated or must I remove the tree? My research leans toward tree removal.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Answer:<\/h3>\n
Lynne M. Holland, Horticulture and Social Media Professional<\/em><\/div>\n

Gnarled pears that are hard (never ripen) can be the symptom of\u00a0several fungal diseases and even an insect or two<\/a>\u00a0including scab which is pretty common.\u00a0 The only way to know what is affecting the fruit is to see the fruit (sample or photo) when it is ready.\u00a0 \u00a0Also look for other symptoms (leaf spots, discoloration etc.)
\nIf you are just tired of the tree then the questions to ask before removal are<\/p>\n

1) Age of the tree-a stately tree is a beautiful thing even if the fruit is an issue.<\/p>\n

2) Has it always been this way?\u00a0 \u00a0If not, did it come on slowly or all at once?<\/p>\n

3) What is it worth to fix the problem-an arborist is not cheap but it may be worth bringing an expert in for a consult.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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