[andyf75]

Hi all,
Got a conference pear tree which fruited really well summer before last, but last summer all the fruit fell off while really small and the tree developed pear rust.

Should I prune the tree quite severely this winter? or any other tips on how to prevent the same happening?

Many thanks!

[sunshineband]

https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=236

Here is the advice from the RHS.

No need for heavy pruning, just careful management and some control -- they explain it all better than I can. I can only say it works