I think my pear tree is infected with fire blight. I have been cutting back the effected limbs using bleach (5:1) dipped pruning shears, but because the tree is so young (2nd year of fruit) I havenÂt been able to cut back the recommended 12 inches. I keep finding more effected limbs. IÂm thinking that the treeÂs only chance is if I cut everything way back, giving up on what fruit is left of on the tree.

I am new to this sort of thing and could really use some advice. I bought a new house with some space and planted about 20 fruit trees over the last three years. I feel a bit clueless, but really want to do the right thing for this poor pear tree.

Thanks for you help.