Hi all,

I live in British Columbia, Canada (zone, 8a). My mother-in-law's place has a pear tree that came with the house when they bought over 30 years ago. Not sure how long the tree has been there before they purchased the house.

The tree has been very fruitful every year ever since they've had it. However, this year it is not doing so well according to my husband. The tree barks near the bottom are dry, cracking more and more. They have a dog who does his business near the trunk of the tree. I've already told husband that he should get a fence to keep the dog out.

Can someone please identify the specific pear tree, and the care for this tree?

Thank you,

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