Use this tree for espalier, for screening or hedges, in large containers or as a lawn tree. This self-pollinating tree is hardy to at least minus 15 degrees (Zones 5-9) and reaches from 10 to 25 ...

As with apples, pears are masters of hiding their fruit beneath leafy canopies. In August, I make a point of pruning pears by ...

If your tree has extensive damage, or if the damage has spread to the main trunk, I recommend removing it and replacing it with a fireblight-resistant variety such as Shinko or Kikusui.

The quince has been called “golden apple.” Over the years, I, like many gardeners, have purchased shrubs that appealed to me but that I did not know very much about. This behavior on my part ...

Don't be intimidated by this oft forgotten fragrant fall fruit. We'll show you how to eat quince like a pro. Lindsey Reynolds is a writer and enthusiast in all things sustainable. Her work has ...

Here's what you need to know. mescioglu/Getty Images Quince is an ancient fruit that is so old, many people believe it was actually the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden—it’s even older than the ...

Fireblight on an ornamental pear tree. (Photo by Laura Simpson) By Laura Simpson | gardening@scng.com UPDATED: October 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM PST ...

Fireblight is spread to susceptible trees by bees (disappointing, I know). During flowering, honeybees carry infectious pollen from one tree to another. Ornamental flowering pears are a major source ...