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Flowering Pear Premature Browning: Pear Decline Syndrome

Why Is My Flowering Pear Turning Brown in Summer?

Ornamental pears (Bradford/Callery) in the Southeast show "pear decline"—premature fall color, thinning, eventual death over years. No specific pathogen identified; root/graft weakness suspected. Check trunk base for damage. Consult extension.

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