I've had this tree in my yard for several years now, I've eaten the fruit and it tastes somewhat like an apple and somewhat like a pear. I'd like to possitively identify it, and learn how to best go about planting more either taking cuutings or seeds whichever works best. Sorry about the quality of some, I forgot to adjust the camera and had it set on infinity. I've tried to keep them in the right chronological order, and the the last pics were from the middle of june, I can take currents ones if necessary. Thank you for your help.
I'd like to learn more about this tree because as you can see the one trunk is in bad shape, I'd like to continue the line but don't even know what it is, much less what to do.
Wow, I wonder how old it is exactly and how it came to be here in southeast Tennessee Is there a way to take cuttings? Or..., can I freeze some of the fruit? I'd like to continue the line in another area. I cannot cut the trees around it as it is on the edge of a bank and it is tangled up in a lot of other trees who's leaves add privacy to my yard and who's roots keep the bank from washing away. The fruit is small and I don't know if it always like that...., or because it is in shade most of the time....., or because of being on the edge of a bank it doesn't get enough water..., or a combination of things. The bark is shedding off one limb very badly and would love to "reproduce" it before it goes completely. It is also plagued by small insects.
Might not be a good type of pear for your location, you would probably be better off purchasing and planting varieties recommended for your area.
Maybe, but as it has survived being strangled and choked by vines and overshadowed by larger trees for at least twenty years..., (didn't find it till over ten years ago) I think it must be a pretty hardy plant and would love to give it a go anyway..., can't hurt much to try can it?
