Gardening Questions Pears.(Conference )

Yes after harvest cut shoote to first new buds.

Yes, we have some very old pear trees against the old walls at Standen (where I volunteer garden). We prune the new growth back to one or two buds, the new groth is a more coppery brown than the older wood. also, trim any badly spaced or crossing twigs. Early training is important for young trees so buy a good reference book (Dorling Kindersley RHS one called Pruning and Training is excellent)

Thankyou for your help concerning my pear tree,I will do as you say. Kind regards from Vera