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Hello,
I planted a bartlett pear tree this spring. It came in the mail as a grafted dormant tree. I am curious if the ways the new branches are gro...
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Bartlett Pear Growing Question #880131
Asked August 04, 2024, 12:53 PM EDT
Hello,
I planted a bartlett pear tree this spring. It came in the mail as a grafted dormant tree. I am curious if the ways the new branches are growing are concerning or not? They are sprouting above the graft line so as I understand they aren't the root tree, but should be the pear tree growing. Is this normal for branches to grow from the bottom of the tree like this? Should I do anything to this or let it continue to grow as is?
Thank you for the help!
Carver County Minnesota
Expert Response
Maybe let them go and see what happens. I am concerned that there are no leaves towards the top of your trunk.
My app confirms that these are pear leaves. I would say that your roots were good. I would let it continue to grow this year and see what it does next year. You may have to cut off the top at some point.