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Title: WILL IT AFFECT
Post by: rosebud on July 29, 2011, 16:44:45

We have an apple & a pear tree in the garden, if we remove the pear tree will it effect the pollination of the apple.

It may be a silly question sorry but i really do not know. Thank you.

Title: Re: WILL IT AFFECT
Post by: GRACELAND on July 29, 2011, 16:48:32

are there other apples or pears in the area ?

ie next door or up road if so i think it will be ok

Title: Re: WILL IT AFFECT
Post by: rosebud on July 29, 2011, 17:45:39

Yes the lady next door has an apple tree. Thank you for your reply.
It seems the pear tree has worn itself out , it was here when we moved here so i do not know how old it is , but the apple tree is very old but still produces lots & lots of apples. Mary ;D

Title: Re: WILL IT AFFECT
Post by: GRACELAND on July 29, 2011, 18:05:36

I think you will be ok then ::)

Title: Re: WILL IT AFFECT
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on July 29, 2011, 18:50:46

Apples and pears don't cross-pollinate, so it'll have no effect whatsoever.

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