What's happened to my pears ??

I've only had this pear tree a couple of years and this year is the first time any fruit has appeared.

I thought I might be in for some nice pears until this happened ! anybody know what the problem might be ?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/DingleRoad/P1010834.jpg

By the way, they are only walnut sized. I have another Conference pear nearby and that also seems to have problems. The fruit on that become very scaley and fall off before they have chance to grow.

 

Hi Tyke.

Splitting usually indicates a lack of water at some stage, followed by plentiful amounts, IMO. As I understand it, young trees require plenty of water during their first year or two. No doubt someone more knowledgeable than I can advise you further.

Cheers...Freddy.

 

I think you have got it Freddy.
Insufficient water at some stage.

Might be due to not yet being fully established and able to ride out dry weather.

 

OK that makes sense, It's in a dry spot next to a wall. Hopefully when it's roots develop a bit more it might produce some decent pears.
Many thanks

 

It looks more like a Williams or a comice.[/QUOTE]

I thought it was a conker at first...


it could also be pear scab got into the blossom in the spring


Spruce

 

Yes, my other pear tree (not shown) is a conference. I can't remember which one that is and the ticket has blown off.