Pear Tree Stony Pit Virus: Knotty Fruit, No Cure

3 existing pears: sweet, tasty, but knotty inside (knot every inch). Also want cherry planting advice (Bing type, N. VA).

Diagnosis: Pear Stony Pit Virus

Fruit deformed, gnarly, hard areas. No cure once infected. Varieties differ in symptom expression. Confirm via Google Images.

Contact local nursery/garden center (not big box) for variety selection and care in 20132 area.

Implied need for schedule; consult same local experts.

Expert insight provided by Steve.

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