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Bartlett Pear tree

Owner: John

Location:  Shanklin, ISLE OF WIGHT, United Kingdom

Age:Planted in about 1950
Age of this tree:76 years
Soil:Clay with sand 
Climate at this location:temperate
Pruning:Not pruned
Tree form:Standard
Height:Between 6ft / 2m and 15ft / 4m
Cropping:Medium crops
Growth:This tree grows fairly well here
Herbicides:Manual treatment (hoeing and weeding)
Pesticides:Not sure

Owner's comments

Larger wood has tendency for bark to split. Requires support.