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Fire Blight in Ornamental Pear Bradford
How to identify and treat fire blight in Ornamental Pear Bradford.
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Ornamental Pear Bradford care requirements
water
Water regularly during establishment; mature trees are drought-tolerant once established, but prefer consistent moisture
soil
Highly adaptable; tolerates clay, loam, and sandy soils; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.5)
light
Full sun (6+ hours) for best shape, color, and flowering; tolerates partial shade
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Ornamental Pear Bradford
- fiber_manual_recordWilted shoot tips resembling a shepherd's crook
- fiber_manual_recordBlossoms turn brown and shrivel
- fiber_manual_recordBark cankers
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Common causes in Ornamental Pear Bradford
Caused by Erwinia amylovora. Spreads through insects during bloom and rain splash.
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How to treat fire blight in Ornamental Pear Bradford
Prune 30cm below infected tissue. Sterilise tools between cuts. Apply copper bactericide.
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Preventing fire blight in Ornamental Pear Bradford
Resistant varieties. Avoid excess nitrogen fertiliser. Copper spray at bloom.