This is how you can recognize healthy pear tree bark
In the area of the trunk, the bark is called a bark. It is dark gray-brown in color. The cracks that appear over time are characteristic. Often they are laid out in a grid. They give the tree a scaly look.
You can distinguish pear trees from apple trees by the large scales and the typical pointed structure of the crown.
If the cracks in the bark are very large, this can indicate frost damage. This happens especially with young people Standard trees. In this case, you should provide frost protection in winter.
The bark of the branches
The bark of the branches is initially shiny brown. With increasing age it gets a gray-brown color.
With some Pear varieties Thorn-like outgrowths form on the bark of the branches. This is normal and not a sign of illness.
Tips & Tricks
If there are orange or brown spots on the bark that are very dry, the pear tree may be suffering Tree crab. The affected bark and tree parts must be cut out and burned or disposed of with household waste.
