How to Prune a Pear Tree for Maximum Results - Don't Miss the Inside Secrets!

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Step by step instructions on how to prune a mature pear tree reducing it to a manageable size.

[@CardiacCat]

Great and comprehensive tutorial. I have one I planted about 12 years ago. It has jetted really high on the main center and now I need to do a large pruning from the top. This gives me more confidence that I'm not going to kill my tree. Thanks for the video

[@peters3885]

Incredible wealth of knowledge. Highly organized, thoughtful and well presented video. I learned so much in 22 minutes, thank you, it was a blast to watch and I even laughed a few times. This was a great class, you’re a greater teacher.

[@mtyrer6432]

Agree - Gary's a really great teacher!

[@jwbnscacpt]

“I know what I want and the tree is just going to have to deal with it.” Haha! I love it. Great information

[@whiteymanngogh4489]

Thanks,I've got an 80 to 100 year old pear tree that needs pruning badly this video goes a long way in helping me out. Thanks!

[@tedsmith4065]

love the sound of the birds in the background too

[@jessicaandandyholdeman6927]

This is so incredibly helpful!! Thank you from my little pear tree here in Portland, OR!

[@cherylanon5791]

Thank you for covering the "re-growth" around the callus....this drove me absolutely nuts on a few apple trees....thought I had done something "wrong" but now I understand! thank you for your wisdom!!!

[@rarefind57]

Great video! This is the best video I’ve watched showing how to prune a gnarly, old fruit tree. It’s March 11th here in northern Illinois and I walked out the back porch this morning and freaked when I saw daffodils already coming up and buds on my pear tree already. I hadn’t gotten out to prune early because I figured I still had a little time. Your video was reassuring that it wasn’t too late since Michigan and Illinois are similar in climate. Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos.

[@daveedson32]

I just found this to be so relaxing and soothing. Thank you.

[@shellygraham2194]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Didn't get to pruning before our pear trees budded and thought it was too late. Thankful for the tool-tips, including safety glasses!

[@themainthing3966]

the straightforward instructions are greatly appreciated

[@rolandvondermuhll6446]

Thank you! This was very helpful, especially learning about the overall desired shape for the tree, the best tools to use, and doing heading cuts before thinning cuts.

[@robkoss]

Very informative, Mr. Heilig!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@mariacristinaperezlegorret7593]

So far, and after viewing many videos, this is the best. Thank you Gary!

[@GPS.GhostPirateSloan]

Thanks so much for this production good sir! I just acquired an old mostly forested homestead in western Appalachia and with it inherited a beautiful old pear tree that needs some love. Keep up the great work!

[@abuthemagician]

Thank you for this amazingly honesty video. I wish I could have taken in person classes with you, but this will have to do! Great work!

[@jenniferburgess2319]

I love the way you explain so thoroughly. Thank you!

[@ronsmid2695]

A very well instructed pruning video on a larger fruit tree specimen. Thanks Gary.

[@queenmajesty5163]

Excellent video, thanks for all the pruning tips. Now I can get ready for spring.😊

[@karenpennington5073]

Beautiful tutorial,the tree looks great. Thank you.

[@lillyday1591]

Thank your for sharing your expertise. I love what you do.

[@anthonyramirez9123]

Gary thank you so much for putting this video together! My family and I just moved into a house this past Fall that has a beautiful pear tree in the yard so this video will definitely come in handy. Thank you for the tool recommendations as well.

[@imnotcrazy4456]

wow Gary, by far the best pruning tips for an older pear tree far better than any thing I've seen on here. I have a 25 year plus tree not looking too good I was just going to cut down but now I'm going to get busy on it in a couple weeks. Thanks you so much for your efforts with this vid

[@drake0145]

Thank you so much for this video! It helped me prune a neglected pear tree! I can't wait for growing season next year.

[@marlowscruggs8442]

Great tutorial video! I may tackle pruning my pear tree today.

[@Legend0222]

I have a couple of very old pears and apples so these videos you have are wonderful!

[@annabananna44]

Thank you Gary!!! I'll have healthier growth on my fruit trees this year! God Bless!

[@TimRB1979]

I have an old pear tree I'm going to give it a try this late fall. Thank you.

[@senormac]

Really nice video Gary. Thx for doing this for unexperienced pruners like myself

[@ajsl]

Good video Gary, very informative. Thanks for uploading it.

[@carolinecraze839]

Thanks for this video! It will help me with the very neglected fifteen year old pear tree in my backyard!

[@markashworth983]

So very helpful to me. I have a small orchard of just over 20 young trees just south of you in LeRoy, and I'm trying to give them all good shape a structure. I just found your videos a couple days ago, and they are excellent!. Thank you!

[@susanyoung2503]

Thank you for this great instructional video! Now to prune my two pear trees!

[@lorettakauffman1906]

Great video. Thank you so much. I have a Bartlett Pear that is 3 years old that I have never pruned. I am going to prune it this weekend as we have warmer weather today in Texas. I just don't want to mess it up. Your video is so helpful.

[@geeman1633]

Pruning has ALWAYS been a mystery to me, until now. Your basic explanations of why and how is what I have been looking for all these years. I cant wait to get into my yard tomorrow. I have 43 years worth of trees to take care of! Thanks so much......

[@josephdonahay4709]

Thanks! Outstanding instruction. This is my first year with pear trees on our new property and I now feel comfortable going out and dealing with these moderately overgrown/neglected trees.

[@MAKINGITAGAIN]

Thank you, Gary, so much for such an informative video! Great sound and well filmed!

[@Satchero]

Excellent! Thank you for taking time to share your knowledge. I have two Pear trees that go straight up about 30 feet, they are only 5 years old. Every time I prune them, all the new growth shoots straight up as well. I really feel like I need to get this tree spread out, and maybe not so tall.

[@kycolonel1001]

gary i find you videos to be very information, well done. easy to watch these videos. thanks

[@pghgirl1964]

Gary, so GLAD to see this video. I have been searching and searching for videos on the proper way to prune a plum tree (although I am sure that this video will more than suffice). Your site is simply the best example of how to trim a mature fruit tree. All the other videos are extremely wanting compared to yours! I was very happy to see that you have about 36 more videos available. I'll pour myself a long, hot cup of coffee and watch them. THANKS, GARY! You rule!

[@GaryHeilig]

Thanks so much for your comments. You can use the same principles for plum trees. I would wait until early spring just before bud break to prune.

[@Bigashwood]

Well thought out production. It is obvious that you are extremely knowledgeable in this subject. Thank you for taking the time to produce this informative video!

[@ccthepope]

I want to add my personal thank you for posting this video, it helped a lot.

[@GaryHeilig]

I am glad that it did. I have a lot of pruning videos yet to be make. Keep watching.

[@patconner7220]

Thanks a lot for the showing us the correct way to trim a fruit tree. I wish I could have some of your trimmings so I could try to graft onto my tree's. Grafting is something I am trying to learn now.

[@steveandrews8301]

"I know what I want, and the tree is just gonna have to deal with it.". Love it! Great video! Helped me alot! I've got a huge, neglected pear tree that needs much pruning, whether it likes it, or not. :)

[@amberjay5361]

Thank you so much for this video. I now understand what I need to do. I appreciate you taking the time to explain it so well. Happy New Year!

[@pinballio67]

Very informative video. We bought a farm in Virginia last year and I am finally brave enough to even think about trimming these huge pear trees. I am scared as heck but after watching your video I feel more comfortable. It is late April here but I feel it is time.

[@frostyoutpost3769]

Thank you so much for your comprehensive tutorial. My pear trees did exactly the wrong thing last year -loaded with fruit then started snapping branches. I am now headed out to see if I can produce better results this year. As far as tool go, I have all the same ones you demonstrated. But rather than wear my arms out with pruning saws I am going to use by 20-volt cordless dewalt saw-all. Wish me luck.

[@b.midd.2260]

To me, this video is perfect. I learned so much, thank you

[@susanhovis588]

This is the best video that I have ever seen on pruning pear trees .

[@EatingAnElephant]

I know this is from several years ago but I wanted to say thanks. We moved to a farm property a year ago and there are several over-grown fruit trees, including pears. I appreciate your informative video. Once I have the pear trees freed from the over growth around the base I can go back and thin them out so we can get optimum harvest. Again, thanks!

[@smokeyallanritter3211]

Very very helpful! This is exactly what my pear tree needs. It's growing straight up in the middle to the sky with long shoots. Must have been neglected I just bought the house. Thank you thank you!

[@eileenbegley8320]

Great video on pruning a pear tree! I especially liked your showing your tools before you get started and why you bought them, what to use them for. I will be going to the hardware store next!!

[@GaryHeilig]

Thank you for watching. Check out other videos in my pruning playlist.

[@Coid2]

Thank you for your knowledge and your zen like teaching style.

[@scottmceuen9795]

Excellent, clear, informative instruction, Gary. Many thanks!

[@GaryHeilig]

Thank you so much for watching. It's like having friends all over the world. I am glad to do it.

[@keith102955]

My pear tree is about the same size as yours and usually gets hundreds of pears on it. But this year only 4 lol Another great video. Thanks

[@cmackscott761]

I have an eight-year-old pear tree about 4' from the road in front of my home. The tallest branches were getting close to touching the power lines. I already trimmed all of that and searched and found your video before getting started on phase two. Next, I will be removing the smallest half of a double trunk-like branch emerging vertically from the main single trunk. Your video is helpful, so thanks!

[@Quadraticus314]

Excellent video Mr. Garry, clear ideas, easy to follow, and safety focused approach which is good for spring chickens like myself just as well as for retirees. It looks like you have been paid all your life for pursuing your hobby :). I will check the summer pruning follow up. Best regards from Ontario, CA.

[@GaryHeilig]

Yes I really enjoyed my job. Few people have the opportunity to be on national TV, live local TV and radio, in newspapers, magazines, etc. but I never really thought it was a big deal. I just love to teach and meet new people.

[@milipwn]

You make very very educative hands on video's! Thank you alot!

[@scotthiggins7804]

Nicely done, Gary. Fantastic instructional video. I have a very badly overgrown pear that has been calling my name since we moved in a couple of years ago. I'm a shade younger than you, so you've inspired me!

[@GaryHeilig]

At 66, my pruning days may be limited, but I knew an old extension agent who pruned his orchard into his 80s. Thanks for watching. More to come.

[@Analog_Momo]

Thank you so much! I just got a cabin from the very late 1700s and it has a pear tree I think is around 150 years old! Most of the videos on KZbin are horrible but this was very informative!

[@kenrbones]

I've inherited care of some overgrown and neglected fruit trees as a complete novice. I've watched dozens of videos on pruning, some of them very good. But this is far and away, the best. Thank you, Sir.

[@johnskunk609]

This is the first of your videos I have watched. I'm really impressed with your ability to teach this subject that you apparently love. I liked the idea that you mentioned you were 60 years old (I'm 65) I just bought a house with over 50 Bradford pear trees that are in need of pruning. I'm thinking of doing some emergency trimming for now and work some more in the fall here in the Northern part of South Carolina. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Thanks.

[@longtallsambo]

The best thing to do with those useless Bradford pears is cut them down, them grind the stumps.

[@herbieyoung6709]

Thanks for your advice on pruning a tree it’s a very good video

[@martybeach6704]

Just an all around great video, thank you!

[@user-ps7ij6ge6d]

Thank you for this video, it was very helpful. It will be my first time pruning and now I know what to do! I like your presentation style.

[@MrDuck777]

Very helpful. I immediately bought the loppers you had in your video. Thanks!

[@GaryHeilig]

I was amazed when I bought mine. I just wanted to let people know about a good product.

[@sbwill1983]

Gary thanks. I have seen a few pear prune vids. I appreciate that you explained an individual step and then highlighted on video what you explained. Then highlighted another principle by the same process. I think your career prepared you for that process, and we benefited. So in summary I believe that I better understand what I need to concentrate on and what tools will be required. Also I need to be patient in the process that may take 2-3 years to give desired results. You could have done that tree in 2 hours, but stated it took 4 hours that included your comments and videotaping, also a helpful tip. Bless you brother for your selfless tips. Maranatha.

[@charlesroberts3650]

Very good Mr Heilig , thank you much!

[@leylakayla5741]

You have a lovely tone of voice. Very easy to listen to. Thanks for a informative video.

[@PeterScottNJ]

Awesome video. After watching a half dozen, this was the most useful. Thank you

[@GaryHeilig]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@markvaneveren6208]

Thanks for a great introduction- informative and helpful!

[@pozin05]

Just found your channel, great information… thanks

[@robertludeking516]

One of the better pruning videos I have seen. I have a Bartlett and a Asian pear that I planted about 20 years ago and have not pruned. Going to be a challenge but you made it look nonintimidating. Wisconsin here so in a month or so I will give her a try....

[@GaryHeilig]

Glad to be of help.

[@imrdmw]

Thank You Mr. Heilig This is just what I was looking for. Great Video, Very Very informative.

[@GaryHeilig]

I appreciate your comments. I am working on the scripts for my next 70 videos. I hope to keep doing this for a while, or at least as long as there is interest.

[@beebob1279]

Enjoying your series of pruning techniques.

[@doreenalexander]

Very good video! I will be following your steps once the snows melt.

[@GaryHeilig]

Ok, I hope you are successful. Let me know how it turns out.

[@clarepearson7698]

so helpful. thank you Gary!

[@gunnniedog]

Awesome video in every way. Easy to follow and learn. I will be using your methods soon. 5 Stars *****

[@xSuperCartmanx]

Loved the video thank you I really appreciate it

[@foo4572]

Very useful video .. it’s mostly the way I’d do it but nice to hear it from an expert 👍🍐

[@djokicmetamora]

Thank you sir, I'm in Michigan too!

[@benjobello]

Thanks for the great video!!

[@onesri6108]

DUDE... you did a great job 👏

[@seanbarnes9465]

Very detailed and informative video! I recently moved to a property with very tall, mature trees and was looking for something to demonstrate how to tackle it, this video was just what the dr. Ordered! Also wanted to share, for those who have electric or battery powered sawzall's Milwaukee makes an awesome pruning blade that makes pruning a snap, especially for the large branches!

[@GaryHeilig]

Thank you for taking the time to give me some feedback. I am pleased that the video was helpful. I will check out the product you mentioned. Thank you.

[@michaelmorris1802]

Definitely glad I found you... I needed lots of help, I was afraid to prune, clearly I had lots to learn. :)

[@GaryHeilig]

I'm glad you found me too. If you have an interesting topic, let me know.

[@francesj.jenson6698]

Outstanding video tutorial! You could be a teacher. Haha! 😂 Thank u so much, Gary! Best, Frances in Madison, WI

[@esefton413]

Thanks for the information!!

[@courtneycoumbe2844]

Thank you for this! So helpful!

[@paulbrooks8912]

Paul I have got a mature overgrown Pear tree that only produces small fruit. This video was a great help as I have not pruned it before. By the way I'm in the UK. Thanks

[@GaryHeilig]

I am glad to be of assistance. Thanks for watching

[@johnstoehr8822]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@hosoiarchives4858]

Tree looks amazing

[@earlengert4419]

Top man Gary. Been looking at my pear tree for 2 years figuring out what to do with it. After watching this my butchery skills will now be put to the test. Wish me luck

[@GaryHeilig]

Just remember that a lot of pruning will cause the tree to respond. Check out my latest on tips on pruning and training fruit trees, which will help to reduce the vigorous re-growth. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqKndqVjf5qqn8k

[@earlengert4419]

@@GaryHeilig Your advice is fantastic, ive just done pear tree and both apple trees on my allotment, extremely happy with them. Cheers mate.

[@briandrake6660]

i have the power pruner and they are wonderful. Just bought a battery operated pole saw and it is very nice. 40v Skil

[@sylvia106]

Well done! Thank you.

[@diygardener4556]

Love the videos, and your horticultural expertise. I have to say though, as a professional arborist, we do are snap cuts 8-12" from the branch collar, and once the weight is off; then we do a proper finishing cut. This allows a person to cut faster on the initial snap cut, and be more focused on dealing with the weight of the large branch a bit more safely. It also allows the arborist to be more free from potential hazards to focus on a perfect finishing cut. Even with a snap cut, when dealing with large branches in awkward places, branches can peel back significantly, especially once the sap starts to flow a bit. So taking the wight off at a safe distance from the collar, prior to initiating the finishing cut. Helps insure you won't have problems with accidentally peeling the bark, and it also allows for a very beautiful finishing cut. Enjoy those pears, and prune every year! Cheers!

[@GaryHeilig]

I agree 100%. The branch I cut was not that large so I skipped a step.

[@ms.l643]

@@GaryHeilig I learned about snap cuts on another video, but I appreciated you trick of doing a small cut at the bottom to prevent peeling.

[@victoriayorkshire2295]

I just purchased a tree, I live in upstate NY and the weather is Soo cold, today is very icy, I have the the tree still in the pot, when is a good time to plant

[@rmagdos]

I came upon your video by accident, and I'm glad I did. I have learned more from this one video than all the other videos I have watched put together. You are very good at explaining what to do, and why you do it. I am an average homeowner with only one peach tree. You have taken all the fear out of "Doing it wrong" from me, and for that I thank you. I live in northwest Indiana about 35 miles from the southern tip of Lake Michigan, and I have one question. When is the best time for me to prune my peach tree for my climate, and will I still get fruit this year after pruning? Once again thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@GaryHeilig]

Prune as late as possible (Late April to early May) just in case you get a late freeze. You should get fruit after pruning. The flower buds are already present which grew late last summer.

[@gordonmoon4492]

Hey Great video Gary, very helpful, just starting out in my own lawn & tree care business here in Liverpool UK.Subscribed my friend. All the best, Gordon

[@GaryHeilig]

Thank you so much for watching and I hope you business prospers beyond your expectations.

[@David-kk4dr]

Thank you, Gary.

[@alexrichardson6461]

Another professional video!

[@jimcrossland9896]

Hi Gary, I live in Western Australia but of course the same rules apply. I really like the way you keep to the subject without too many side issues. Great job, really enjoyed your video and now I've got a good handle on pruning pears, thank you so much.

[@GaryHeilig]

Greeting Mate: Thank you for your kind works. I hope to get to Australia one day since my wife and I are gold prospectors (as well as gardeners)