Funny you should ask this Pear Rootstock influence on pears fruit size, tree growth, nutrition, longevity etc - #5 by clarkinks . Pears in my experience are not showing the decline like what’s typical with apples (40 years) and peaches (30 years) among others. I’m not sure I’m able to answer your question. Rooting gel is needed sometimes so it’s something you want right the first time. It should work with no cut at all but that’s not been my experience.
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